A guide to the composition and functions of the extracellular matrix

NK Karamanos, AD Theocharis, Z Piperigkou… - The FEBS …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic 3‐dimensional network of macromolecules that
provides structural support for the cells and tissues. Accumulated knowledge clearly …

The natural cytotoxicity receptors in health and disease

AD Barrow, CJ Martin, M Colonna - Frontiers in immunology, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The Natural Cytotoxicity Receptors (NCRs), NKp46, NKp44, and NKp30, were some of the
first human activating Natural Killer (NK) cell receptors involved in the non-MHC-restricted …

The molecular interaction of collagen with cell receptors for biological function

J Elango, C Hou, B Bao, S Wang… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Collagen, an extracellular protein, covers the entire human body and has several important
biological functions in normal physiology. Recently, collagen from non-human sources has …

Advanced application of collagen-based biomaterials in tissue repair and restoration

J Zhu, Z Li, Y Zou, G Lu, A Ronca, U D'Amora… - Journal of Leather …, 2022 - Springer
In tissue engineering, bioactive materials play an important role, providing structural support,
cell regulation and establishing a suitable microenvironment to promote tissue regeneration …

[HTML][HTML] Collagen fibril formation in vitro: From origin to opportunities

DM Darvish - Materials Today Bio, 2022 - Elsevier
Sometimes, to move forward, it is necessary to look back. Collagen type I is one of the most
commonly used biomaterials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. There are a …

Fibrillar collagens

J Bella, DJS Hulmes - Fibrous proteins: structures and mechanisms, 2017 - Springer
Fibrillar collagens (types I, II, III, V, XI, XXIV and XXVII) constitute a sub-group within the
collagen family (of which there are 28 types in humans) whose functions are to provide three …

Osteoclast-associated receptor blockade prevents articular cartilage destruction via chondrocyte apoptosis regulation

DR Park, J Kim, GM Kim, H Lee, M Kim… - Nature …, 2020 - nature.com
Osteoarthritis (OA), primarily characterized by articular cartilage destruction, is the most
common form of age-related degenerative whole-joint disease. No disease-modifying …

Biomaterial functionalization with triple-helical peptides for tissue engineering

JD Malcor, F Mallein-Gerin - Acta Biomaterialia, 2022 - Elsevier
In the growing field of tissue engineering, providing cells in biomaterials with the adequate
biological cues represents an increasingly important challenge. Yet, biomaterials with …

Collagen type I as a ligand for receptor-mediated signaling

I Boraschi-Diaz, J Wang, JS Mort, SV Komarova - Frontiers in Physics, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Collagens form the fibrous component of the extracellular matrix in all multi-cellular animals.
Collagen type I is the most abundant collagen present in skin, tendons, vasculature, as well …

Role of OSCAR signaling in osteoclastogenesis and bone disease

IR Nedeva, M Vitale, A Elson, JA Hoyland… - Frontiers in cell and …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Formation of mature bone-resorbing cells through osteoclastogenesis is required for the
continuous remodeling and repair of bone tissue. In aging and disease this process may …