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Extracellular Matrix

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Definition: A meshwork-like substance found within the extracellular space and in association with the basement membrane of the cell surface. It promotes cellular proliferation and provides a supporting structure to which cells or cell lysates in culture dishes adhere.  A 11 qualif except /cytol; /genet permitted   
Examples Glomerular Basement Membrane; Microfibrils; Zona Pellucida 		Other names Matrix, Extracellular; Matrices, Extracellular; Extracellular Matrices
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
St15 protein, Dictyostelium discoideum  0   *Protozoan Proteins Extracellular Matrix. Eur J Biochem 2001 Aug;268(15):4334-45
ShD extracellular matrix protein, Dictyostelium discoideum  0   *Protozoan Proteins Extracellular Matrix. Eur J Biochem 2001 Aug;268(15):4334-45
IMPG2 protein, human  0   *Proteoglycans Extracellular Matrix. Mol Cell Biol Res Commun 1999 Aug;2(2):103-10
matrigel  119978-18-6 Matrigel  *Collagen *Laminin *Proteoglycans Drug Combinations Extracellular Matrix.
Pharma Action Biocompatible Materials 		Prog Brain Res 1988;78:427

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