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3 main functions of the ECM?

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  1. structural support
  2. cell adhesion/anchoring
  3. cell signaling
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5 major components of the ECM?

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  1. glycoproteins
  2. proteoglycans
  3. collagen
  4. fibronectin
  5. integrin
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What is the most abundant protein in the human body?

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Collagen. Collagen is very strong.

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What is the helix structure of collagen?

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triple helix in which every 3rd amino acid is glycine

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intracellular transport is accomplished by?

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microtubules and motor proteins

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what are the two motor proteins that move along microtubules to transport substances?

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kinesin and dynein

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