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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > scleroproteins > extracellular matrix proteins
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > scleroproteins > extracellular matrix proteins
Preferred Term:

extracellular matrix proteins

Definition:
Macromolecular organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and usually, sulfur. These macromolecules (proteins) form an intricate meshwork in which cells are embedded to construct tissues. Variations in the relative types of macromolecules and their organization determine the type of extracellular matrix, each adapted to the functional requirements of the tissue. The two main classes of macromolecules that form the extracellular matrix are: glycosaminoglycans, usually linked to proteins (proteoglycans), and fibrous proteins (e.g., collagen; elastin; fibronectins; and laminin).
Concept Schemes:
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NALT Core
Broader Concept:
scleroproteins
Narrower Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/317257
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