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Extracellular Matrix Flashcards

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ECM

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Extracellular Matrix

Forms connective tissues, tendons, ligaments

Important roles in cell migration, division and differentiation

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Three components of ECM

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Structural (collagen and elastin)

Filler (proteoglycans)

Adhesive glycoproteins (fibronectin, laminins)

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Collagen

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Self assemble into trimers

Can form homo or hetereo trimers

Polypeptide chain > trimeric protein > collagen fibril > collagen fiber

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Elastin

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Hydrophobic protein

Mostly glycine, alanine, valine, proline

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