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Extracellular matrix, biotensegrity and tumor microenvironment. An update and overview.
Histology and histopathology - 1 Jun 2012
Noguera R, Nieto O A, Tadeo I, Fariñas F, Alvaro T
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The extracellular matrix (ECM) constitutes a three-dimensional network that surrounds all cells, organs and tissues in the body. It forms a biophysical filter for protection, nutrition and cell innervation, as well as the medium for facilitating immune response, angiogenesis, fibrosis and tissue regeneration. It is the mechanism by which mechanical forces are transmitted to the basement membrane which, through...
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