The physical properties of the extracellular environment — in terms of confinement, rigidity, surface topology and adhesion-ligand density — can have profound effects on the migration strategy ...

The extracellular matrix protein fibronectin forms fibrils when in association with cells that exert tension. ... Figure 1: Ribbon diagram of the tenth FN III repeat of fibronectin.

Proteoglycans are ubiquitous molecules that function as critical components of the extracellular matrix. These proteins are composed of glycosaminoglycan chains that are covalently attached to a ...

The German-Nordic Joint Extracellular Matrix Meeting. Presentation Title: Potential Treatment of Chronic Diseases With the Aim of Immune System Homeostasis Rather Than Depletion or Over-activation.