EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX PROTEINS
\ˌɛkstɹəsˈɛljʊlə mˈe͡ɪtɹɪks pɹˈə͡ʊtiːnz], \ˌɛkstɹəsˈɛljʊlə mˈeɪtɹɪks pɹˈəʊtiːnz], \ˌɛ_k_s_t_ɹ_ə_s_ˈɛ_l_j_ʊ_l_ə m_ˈeɪ_t_ɹ_ɪ_k_s p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_t_iː_n_z]\
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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).
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