Extracellular matrix assembly: a multiscale deconstruction
The biochemical and biophysical properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM) dictate tissue-
specific cell behaviour. The molecules that are associated with the ECM of each tissue …
specific cell behaviour. The molecules that are associated with the ECM of each tissue …
[HTML][HTML] Type I collagen deletion in αSMA+ myofibroblasts augments immune suppression and accelerates progression of pancreatic cancer
Stromal desmoplastic reaction in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) involves
significant accumulation of type I collagen (Col1). However, the precise molecular and …
significant accumulation of type I collagen (Col1). However, the precise molecular and …
Procollagen trafficking, processing and fibrillogenesis
EG Canty, KE Kadler - Journal of cell science, 2005 - journals.biologists.com
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 …
bone to withstand tensile forces. The fibrils are indeterminate in length, insoluble and form …
Building collagen molecules, fibrils, and suprafibrillar structures
DJS Hulmes - Journal of structural biology, 2002 - Elsevier
Fibril-forming collagens are synthesized in precursor form, procollagens, with N-and C-
terminal propeptide extensions. The C-propeptides direct chain association during …
terminal propeptide extensions. The C-propeptides direct chain association during …
Fibrillar collagens
J Bella, DJS Hulmes - Fibrous proteins: structures and mechanisms, 2017 - Springer
Fibrillar collagens (types I, II, III, V, XI, XXIV and XXVII) constitute a sub-group within the
collagen family (of which there are 28 types in humans) whose functions are to provide three …
collagen family (of which there are 28 types in humans) whose functions are to provide three …
Reciprocal interplay between fibrillar collagens and collagen-binding integrins: implications in cancer progression and metastasis
Cancers are complex ecosystems composed of malignant cells embedded in an intricate
microenvironment made of different non-transformed cell types and extracellular matrix …
microenvironment made of different non-transformed cell types and extracellular matrix …
The fibrillar collagen family
JY Exposito, U Valcourt, C Cluzel… - International journal of …, 2010 - mdpi.com
Collagens, or more precisely collagen-based extracellular matrices, are often considered as
a metazoan hallmark. Among the collagens, fibrillar collagens are present from sponges to …
a metazoan hallmark. Among the collagens, fibrillar collagens are present from sponges to …
Human pathogens utilize host extracellular matrix proteins laminin and collagen for adhesion and invasion of the host
B Singh, C Fleury, F Jalalvand… - FEMS microbiology …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Laminin (Ln) and collagen are multifunctional glycoproteins that play an important role in
cellular morphogenesis, cell signalling, tissue repair and cell migration. These proteins are …
cellular morphogenesis, cell signalling, tissue repair and cell migration. These proteins are …
Collagen diversity, synthesis and assembly
DJS Hulmes - Collagen: structure and mechanics, 2008 - Springer
The vertebrate collagen superfamily now includes over 50 collagens and collagen-like
proteins. Here, their different structures are described, as well as their diverse forms of …
proteins. Here, their different structures are described, as well as their diverse forms of …