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The Comparative Molecular Biology of Extracellular Matrices

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This work by Harold C. Slavkin explores the molecular composition, organization, and biological functions of extracellular matrices (ECMs) across different organisms. The study emphasizes the comparative aspects of ECM structure, focusing on proteins such as collagen, glycoproteins, and proteoglycans.
The author discusses how ECM components contribute to cell adhesion, differentiation, and tissue morphogenesis. Special attention is given to evolutionary conservation and variation in ECM molecules, highlighting their critical roles in developmental processes and structural integrity in multicellular organisms.
Additionally, the review examines biochemical pathways involved in ECM synthesis and degradation, offering insight into how extracellular environments regulate cellular behavior. The paper serves as an early and foundational contribution to understanding ECM biology at the molecular level.

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Call Number

591,88 C736

Publisher

New York : Published in a scientific journal (most commonly associated with International Review of Cytology or., 1972

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Language

English

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Not available (this work is typi

Classification

591,88

Content Type

text

Media Type

unmediated

Carrier Type

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Edition

1st

Subject(s)

Molecular Biology Extracellular Matrix (ECM) Cell

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