Extracellular Matrix

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.

Year introduced: 1984

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Tree Number(s): A11.284.295.310

MeSH Unique ID: D005109

Entry Terms:

• Extracellular Matrices
• Matrices, Extracellular
• Matrix, Extracellular

Previous Indexing:

• Cells, Cultured (1972-1983)
• Extracellular Space (1966-1983)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Extracellular Space
Extracellular Matrix
Basement Membrane
Decellularized Extracellular Matrix
Glomerular Basement Membrane
Microfibrils
Zona Pellucida