Collagen fibrils in the extracellular matrix allow connective tissues such as tendon, skin and
bone to withstand tensile forces. The fibrils are indeterminate in length, insoluble and form …

The field of polyelectrolye–protein complexes is now benefiting from the convergence of
three themes whose disciplinary distinctions formerly produced fragmentation. Theory and …

Written at a level comprehensible to non-experts, this handbook covers the current state of
encapsulation and controlled released technologies, presenting the fundamental processes …

The composition and organisation of the extracellular matrix (ECM), particularly the
pericellular matrix (PCM), in articular cartilage is critical to its biomechanical functionality; the …

There is no generally accepted scientific theory for the causes of adolescent idiopathic
scoliosis (AIS). As part of its mission to widen understanding of scoliosis etiology, the …

The majority of collagen in the extracellular matrix is found in a fibrillar form, with long
slender filaments each displaying a characteristic∼ 67 nm D-repeat. Here they provide the …

Introduction 3. Complex structures finely regulated 3.1. The heparan sulfate proteoglycans
3.2. Regulation of chain expression 4. Regulation of cell function 4.1. Human diseases and …

The complement system resembles a double-edged sword since its activation can either
benefit or harm the host. Thus, regulation of this system is of utmost importance and …

The thrombospondins (TSPs) are a family of five matricellular proteins that appear to
function as adapter molecules to guide extracellular matrix synthesis and tissue remodeling …

The year 2004 represents a milestone for the biosensor research community: in this year,
over 1000 articles were published describing experiments performed using commercially …