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Extracellular Matrix Flashcards

1
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What is the ECM?

A

Filler and macromolecules (secreted by the cell)

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2
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Functions of ECM

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  1. Cellular division
  2. Motility
  3. Differentiation
  4. Adhesion
  5. Structure
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3
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3 classes of ECM components

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  1. Structural proteins
  2. Proteoglycans
  3. Adhesive glycoproteins
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4
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Examples and functions of structural proteins

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Collagens and elastins → provide strength and flexibility

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5
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Proteoglycans

What are they:

Function:

A

Protein-polysaccharide complexes

Provide matrix for structural proteins

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6
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Examples and function of adhesive glycoproteins

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Fibronectins and laminins → attach cells to matrix

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7
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______ is the most abundant protein in vertebrates and it contains __% of total body protein

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Collagen → 25-30%

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8
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Tendons and ligaments contain a lot of?

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Collagen

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9
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Collagen structure

A

Rigid triple helix of polypeptide chains

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10
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Collagen strength

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1 mm fiber can hold 20 lbs

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11
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__ different alpha chains combine to form __ types of collagen

Which are most abundant?

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25 different alpha chains → 15 types of collagen

I, II and III most abundant

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12
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Type I composes __% of collagen in body

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90%

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13
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Collagen cross linking function

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Strengthens collagen bundle to withstand high stress

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14
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Elastin provides flexibility to what tissues?

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  1. Lungs
  2. Heart
  3. Arteries
  4. Skin
  5. Intestines
  6. Ears
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15
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Elasticity is dependent on what ratio?

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Collagen : Elastin

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16
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Elastin composition

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Proteins rich in glycine and proline (no hydroxylation) and elastin molecule (crosslinked between lysines)

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17
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Proteoglycan composition

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Glycoprotein + glycosaminoglycan side chain

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18
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GAGs

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Long polysaccharides → 2 monosaccharides in alternating order

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19
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Glycoprotein

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Protein with GAGs (up to 95% carbohydrate)

20
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How are proteoglycans classified?

And what are 3 of the most common?

A

By glycosaminoglycan side chain:

  1. Chondroitin sulfate
  2. Keratan sulfate
  3. Heparin / heparin sulfate
21
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Location of chondroitin sulfate

A

Cartilage (osteoarthritis implications)

22
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Keratan sulfate locations and function

A
  1. Cornea
  2. Cartilage
  3. Bone

Cushion

23
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Proteoglycan functions

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  1. Receptors
  2. Filtration
  3. Shock absorption
  4. Trap water (>50%x their weight)
24
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Hyaluronate functions:

A
  1. Lubricates joints

2. Found on surface of migrating cells → facilitates cell migration

25
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Heparan sulfate

What is it:

Location:

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Family with side chains made of D-glucosamine or L-iduronic acid

Found in every cell of body

26
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Heparin

What is it:

Function:

A

One member of the heparan sulfate family

Anticoagulant

27
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Heparan sulfate family functions (other than heparin)

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  1. Bind growth factors
  2. Important role in inflammation
  3. Entry of virus into cells (herpes, rabies)
28
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Fibronectin

A

Most common adhesive glycoprotein (contains about 5% carbohydrates)

Family of closely related proteins

29
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Fibronectin solubility

A

Can be soluble, insoluble or partialy soluble → caused by alternative splicing of the same gene

30
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Fibronectin roles

A
  1. Maintain cell shape
  2. Possible role in cancer
  3. Blood clotting (soluble form)
  4. Wound healing → guides immune cells to wound
  5. Cell migration
31
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Laminins are mainly located where?

A

Basal laminae

32
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Basal lamina

A

Separates ECM from epithelial cells

33
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Basal lamina roles

A
  1. Structural support
  2. Permeability barrier (acts as filter in kidney)
  3. Cell migration (may allow migration of cancer cells)
34
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Matrix remodeling is most active at?

A

Sites of abundance-cellular sources:

  1. Cartilage: chondrocytes
  2. Bone: osteocytes, osteoblasts
  3. Tendon: teniacytes (fibrocytes)
  4. Cornea: fibrocytes
35
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Enzymes which degrade ECM

A
  1. Metalloproteinases

2. Serine proteases:

36
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2 ways to stop ECM degradation

A
  1. Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMP1, 2, 3, 4) → ireversible
  2. Serine protease inhibitors
37
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Polypeptide chains found in collagen are high in?

A
  1. Glycine
  2. Hydroxylysine
  3. Hydroxyproline
38
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Metalloproteinases

A

Specific for 1 ECM component

Requires zinc or calcium

39
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Serine proteases

A

Cleave protein sequences at serine residues → work with metalloproteinases

40
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Fibronectin’s role in cancer

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Carcinomas are unable to synthesize fibronectins → cell detaches from ECM

41
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Type I collagen is found where?

A
  1. Skin
  2. Bones
  3. Tendons
  4. Ligaments
42
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Collagen cross linking with aged animals

A

Can become abnormal → loss of joint function

43
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2 forms of hyaluronate

A

Proteoglycan (backbone in cartilage) or free molecule

44
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Basal lamina surrounds what types of cells?

A
  1. Muscle
  2. Fat
  3. Schwann cells
45
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Composition of basal lamina

A

Thin sheet (50 nm) of EC material

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