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Noun Concept
Categories: Tissues (biology), Articles with short description, Matrices (biology), Extracellular matrix
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extracellular matrix  cellular matrix  ECM  extra cellular matrix  Extracellular-matrix
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In biology, the extracellular matrix, also called intercellular matrix, is a network consisting of extracellular macromolecules and minerals, such as collagen, enzymes, glycoproteins and hydroxyapatite that provide structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells. Wikipedia
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In biology, the extracellular matrix, also called intercellular matrix, is a network consisting of extracellular macromolecules and minerals, such as collagen, enzymes, glycoproteins and hydroxyapatite that provide structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells. Wikipedia
The connective tissue supporting cells in multicellular organisms Wikipedia Disambiguation
Structure external to cells, which provides structural support for cells or tissues Wikidata
All the connective tissues and fibres that are not part of a cell, but rather provide support. Wiktionary
Connective tissues and fibres. Wiktionary (translation)
IS A
cellular component
HAS PART
elastic tissue
fibril
germ pore
matrix
basal lamina
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HAS KIND
neuropil
middle lamella
basement membrane
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extracellular matrix
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extracellular matrix
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extracellular matrix
Wikipedia Redirections
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cellular matrix, extra cellular matrix, Extracellular-matrix, extracellular matrices, Extracellular Matrix, Extracellular matrix protein, extracellular matrix proteins, intercellular matrix, Matrix macromolecules
Wikidata Alias
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ECM, GO:0031012, proteinaceous extracellular matrix, tissue matrix

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