Despite its importance, the extracellular matrix hasn't been investigated as deeply as its intracellular counterparts. That's because it is difficult to peer between cells and characterize ...

The extracellular matrix can be divided into two groups, each with a specific structure. The first are called interstitial matrices and surround cells, whilst the second are termed pericellular ...

Cells 'feel' the difference between stiff or soft and thick or thin matrix Date: December 14, 2010 Source: American Society for Cell Biology Summary: ...

Most cells in the body send out little messengers called extracellular vesicles that carry proteins, lipids, and other bioactive molecules to other cells, playing an important role in ...

Collagens and elastin in the extracellular matrix, which forms a scaffold to support organs, cause the immune system's natural killer cells to switch off their 'killer' function. The hypertension ...

Indeed, in 2006, scientists reported a correlation between the number of destroyed cells and the amount of extracellular ribosomal RNA in experiments with a human bladder cancer cell line 11.