Article
Fibronectin expression in the cardiovascular system.
Herz - 1 Apr 1995
Sabri A, Farhadian F, Contard F, Samuel J L, Rappaport L
Abstract excerpt
Fibronectin (FN) is a dimeric glycoprotein found in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of most tissues and serves as a bridge between cells and the interstitial collagen meshwork. It also influences diverse processes including cell growth, adhesion, migration, and wound repair. Multiple FN forms aris...
Topics
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Animals
- Cardiomegaly
- Female
- Fibronectins
- Gene Expression
- Gestational Age
- Humans
- Hypertension
- Infant, Newborn
- Myocardial Infarction
- Phenotype
- Pregnancy
- RNA, Messenger
- Reference Values