The Extracellular Matrix in Physiopathology
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 90
Special Issue Editor
Interests: matrix biology; tumor microenvironment; matric metalloproteinases; extracellular vesicles; tissue remodeling; cell interactions; EMMPRIN
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Dear Colleagues,
As you well know, the extracellular matrix (ECM) represents a complex network of numerous multidomain macromolecules and cells organized in specific manners to form structurally stable structures, not only contributing to the mechanical properties of tissues but also representing an incredible reservoir of growth factors, bioactive molecules, enzymes, and extracellular vesicles. The ECM is of vital importance, extremely dynamic, thus controlling innumerable characteristics of cells, and numerous fundamental behaviors, such as proliferation, apoptosis, differentiation, adhesion, or migration.
In this Special Issue, original research and review articles on basic science, preclinical, and clinical findings are warmly welcome to contribute to our understanding of ECM and its impacts on physiopathology.
Dr. Eric Huet
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- extracellular matrix
- glycosaminoglycans
- matrix metalloproteinases
- tissue remodeling
- cell interactions
- physiopathology
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