Extracellular matrix

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004279",
  "term": "Extracellular matrix",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A complex network of macromolecules, such as collagen, elastin, and glycoproteins, that is secreted by cells and fills the spaces between them in animal tissues. This non-cellular component provides physical scaffolding for the tissue architecture and initiates biochemical cues that regulate cell behavior, including adhesion, migration, and differentiation. The composition of the matrix varies significantly between different tissue types.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 753 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/extracellular-matrix/"
}