Tissue repair and the dynamics of the extracellular matrix.

Repair of tissue after injury depends on the synthesis of a fibrous extracellular matrix to replace lost or damaged tissue. Newly deposited extracellular matrix is then re-modeled over time to emulate normal tissue. The extracellular matrix directs repair by regulating the behavior of the wide varie...

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Main Authors: Midwood, K, Williams, L, Schwarzbauer, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004