Canadian Medical Guide > Anatomy > Cells > Cellular Structures > Extracellular Space > Extracellular Matrix Terms and Definitions
Extracellular Matrix
Medical Definition: | 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. |
Guide Notes: | A 11 qualif except /cytol; /genet permitted |
Previously Indexed: | Cells, Cultured (1972-1983),Extracellular Space (1966-1983) |
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Microfibrils - Components of the extracellular matrix consisting primarily of fibrillin. They are essential for the integrity of elastic fibers. |
Extracellular Matrix Medical Definitions and Terms
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