Extracellular matrix proteins

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-002368",
  "term": "Extracellular matrix proteins",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "Macromolecular organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and usually, sulfur. These macromolecules (proteins) form an intricate meshwork in which cells are embedded to construct tissues. Variations in the relative types of macromolecules and their organization determine the type of extracellular matrix, each adapted to the functional requirements of the tissue. The two main classes of macromolecules that form the extracellular matrix are: glycosaminoglycans, usually linked to proteins (proteoglycans), and fibrous proteins (e.g., collagen; elastin; fibronectins; and laminin).",
  "subject": "Fields of Study",
  "see_also": [
    "scleroproteins",
    "collagen",
    "fibrillins",
    "elastin",
    "fibronectins"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Medical Subject Headings 2018",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "proteínas de matriz extracelular"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/extracellular-matrix-proteins/"
}