The Extracellular Matrix: an Overview (Paperback, 2011 ed.)

Knowledge of the extracellular matrix (ECM) is essential to understand cellular differentiation, tissue development, and tissue remodeling. This volume of the series "Biology of Extracellular Matrix" provides a timely overview of the structure, regulation, and function of the major macromolecules that make up the extracellular matrix. It covers topics such as collagen types and assembly of collagen-containing suprastructures, basement membrane, fibronectin and other cell-adhesive glycoproteins, proteoglycans, microfibrils, elastin, fibulins and matricellular proteins, such as thrombospondin. It also explores the concept that ECM components together with their cell surface receptors can be viewed as intricate nano-devices that allow cells to physically organize their 3-D-environment. Further, the role of the ECM in human disease and pathogenesis is discussed as well as the use of model organisms in elucidating ECM function.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Biology of Extracellular Matrix
Release date:	April 2013
First published:	2011
Editors:	Robert Mecham
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	426
Edition:	2011 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-26719-2
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical equipment & techniques > Medical research Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Biochemistry > Proteins Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Cellular biology > General
LSN:	3-642-26719-X
Barcode:	9783642267192

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