The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic environment that constantly provides physical
and chemical cues to embedded cells. Much progress has been made in engineering …

No other tissue in the body depends more on the composition and organization of the
extracellular matrix (ECM) for normal structure and function than the corneal stroma. The …

BACKGROUND Uterine leiomyoma (also known as fibroid or myoma) is the most common
benign tumor of the uterus found in women of reproductive age. It is not usually fatal but can …

Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) plays multiple homeostatic roles in the regulation of
inflammation, proliferation, differentiation and would healing of various tissues. Many studies …

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can differentiate into several lineages during development
and also contribute to tissue homeostasis and regeneration, although the requirements for …

Chronic liver disease when accompanied by underlying fibrosis, is characterized by an
accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and chronic inflammation. Although …

Tissue injury initiates an inflammatory response through the actions of immunostimulatory
molecules referred to as damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs). DAMPs …

The small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family has significantly expanded in the past
decade to now encompass five discrete classes, grouped by common structural and …

It has recently been shown that some growth factors (GFs) have strong interactions with
nonproteoglycan extracellular matrix proteins. Relevant here, the 12th‐14th type three …

During recent years, increased efforts have focused on elucidating the secretory function of
skeletal muscle. Through secreted molecules, skeletal muscle affects local muscle biology in …