Extracellular matrix (ECM)

细胞外基质

英文解释

Extracellular matrix (ECM) is an intricate network composed of many macromolecules, including collagens, proteoglycans, elastin, and cell-binding glycoprotein. ECM plays a key role in proliferation, adhesion, migration, polarity, differentiation, and apoptosis.

中文解释

细胞外基质 (ECM) 是一个复杂的网络，由许多大分子组成，包括胶原蛋白、蛋白聚糖、弹性蛋白和细胞结合糖蛋白。ECM 在细胞增殖、粘附、迁移、极性、分化和凋亡中起关键作用。

参考文献

[1]. Yue B. Biology of the extracellular matrix: an overview. J Glaucoma. 2014 Oct-Nov;23(8 Suppl 1):S20-3.