From Structure to Phenotype: Impact of Collagen Alterations on Human Health

The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a highly dynamic and heterogeneous structure that plays multiple roles in living organisms. Its integrity and homeostasis are crucial for normal tissue development and organ physiology. Loss or alteration of ECM components turns towards a disease outcome. In this re...

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Main Authors: Lavinia Arseni, Anita Lombardi, Donata Orioli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/5/1407