A guide to the composition and functions of the extracellular matrix
Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic 3‐dimensional network of macromolecules that
provides structural support for the cells and tissues. Accumulated knowledge clearly …
provides structural support for the cells and tissues. Accumulated knowledge clearly …
Hyaluronic acid: redefining its role
G Abatangelo, V Vindigni, G Avruscio, L Pandis, P Brun - Cells, 2020 - mdpi.com
The discovery of several unexpected complex biological roles of hyaluronic acid (HA) has
promoted new research impetus for biologists and, the clinical interest in several fields of …
promoted new research impetus for biologists and, the clinical interest in several fields of …
Hyaluronic acid in the third millennium
A Fallacara, E Baldini, S Manfredini, S Vertuani - Polymers, 2018 - mdpi.com
Since its first isolation in 1934, hyaluronic acid (HA) has been studied across a variety of
research areas. This unbranched glycosaminoglycan consisting of repeating disaccharide …
research areas. This unbranched glycosaminoglycan consisting of repeating disaccharide …
The extracellular matrix as a multitasking player in disease
Extracellular matrices (ECM s) are highly specialized and dynamic three‐dimensional (3D)
scaffolds into which cells reside in tissues. ECM is composed of a variety of fibrillar …
scaffolds into which cells reside in tissues. ECM is composed of a variety of fibrillar …
Hyaluronan: molecular size‐dependent signaling and biological functions in inflammation and cancer
AG Tavianatou, I Caon, M Franchi… - The FEBS …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Hyaluronan (HA) is a linear nonsulfated glycosaminoglycan of the extracellular matrix that
plays a pivotal role in a variety of biological processes. High‐molecular weight HA exhibits …
plays a pivotal role in a variety of biological processes. High‐molecular weight HA exhibits …
Hyaluronan and reactive oxygen species signaling—novel cues from the matrix?
Hyaluronan (HA) is a naturally occurring non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) localized to
the cell surface and the tissue extracellular matrix (ECM). It is composed of disaccharides …
the cell surface and the tissue extracellular matrix (ECM). It is composed of disaccharides …
[HTML][HTML] Recent advances and prospects of hyaluronan as a multifunctional therapeutic system
Hyaluronan (HA) is a naturally occurring non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG), cell-
surface-associated biopolymer and is the key component of tissue extracellular matrix …
surface-associated biopolymer and is the key component of tissue extracellular matrix …
Hyaluronan-CD44 axis orchestrates cancer stem cell functions
The prominent role of CD44 in tumor cell signaling together with its establishment as a
cancer stem cell (CSC) marker for various tumor entities imply a key role for CD44 in CSC …
cancer stem cell (CSC) marker for various tumor entities imply a key role for CD44 in CSC …
Absorption, metabolism, and functions of hyaluronic acid and its therapeutic prospects in combination with microorganisms: A review
X Zheng, B Wang, X Tang, B Mao, Q Zhang… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is key to the stability of the internal environment of tissues. HA content
in tissues gradually decreases with age, causing age-related health problems. Exogenous …
in tissues gradually decreases with age, causing age-related health problems. Exogenous …
Lung microbiota in the acute respiratory disease: from coronavirus to metabolomics
V Fanos, MC Pintus, R Pintus… - Journal of Pediatric and …, 2020 - jpnim.com
Healthy lungs are not sterile. In the last decade, it was demonstrated that the healthy lung
has its specific microbiota. It is much smaller in numerical terms, compared to the gut …
has its specific microbiota. It is much smaller in numerical terms, compared to the gut …