The extracellular portion of the integrin then binds to molecules in the extracellular matrix or on the ... in a wide range of other tissues. The side surfaces of epithelial cells are tightly ...

Within multicellular organisms, tissues are organized communities ... Of course, external signals from neighboring cells or from the extracellular matrix are also important influences on the ...

Our group has explored the regeneration of soft biological tissues through cell-extracellular matrix interactions, with a focus on collagen-rich environments and fibrosis. We have developed a new ...

A new study by Vanderbilt investigators has uncovered a previously unknown biological mechanism: how tissues detect and ...