Multi‐faceted regulation of cell differentiation by extracellular matrix

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Extracellular matrix (ECM) is an intricate network composed of an array of macromolecules, the importance of which is becoming increasingly apparent. The ECM is an integral part of the machinery that regulates cell function; its role in cell differentiation and tissue-specific gene expression, although essential, is not yet understood. It can act as a positive as well as a negative regulator of functional...

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