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Domain of the Extracellular Matrix (ECM)

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Extracellular Matrix

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Are you comfortable in your own skin? Domain of the Extracellular Matrix (ECM) #Organelle2022

Fibroblasts are cells that help build the Extracellular Matrix and Collagen, they can be seen as the maintenance cells in the ECM. #Organelle2022


Proteins that can bind to the Extracellular Matrix can coordinate to make extracellular and intracellular changes. #Organelle2022


Proteoglycans actually have a small protein core and covalently bond with many carbohydrate chains. These molecules can form large complexes when bonded to a single polysaccharide. #Organelle2022


Another glycoprotein called Fibronectin helps bind collagen and integrins to allow cells to move freely through the Extracellular Matrix. #Organelle2022


The most abundant glycoprotein in the Extracellular Matrix is collagen, which accounts for up to 40% of the total protein in the human body! #Organelle2022


The main components of the Extracellular Matrix are glycoproteins and proteoglycans. Without them, the ECM would lack the size and structure needed to support the cells around it. #Organelle2022


The Extracellular Matrix can help cells adhere to each other through integrins, which are receptors embedded in the cell membrane. #Organelle2022


The Extracellular Matrix is critical for cells to attach and communicate with nearby cells. #Organelle2022


Did you know that the Extracellular Matrix helps support and give structure to cells throughout your body! #Organelle2022


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