Optical Microscopy and the Extracellular Matrix Structure: A Review

Biological tissues are not uniquely composed of cells. A substantial part of their volume is extracellular space, which is primarily filled by an intricate network of macromolecules constituting the extracellular matrix (ECM). The ECM serves as the scaffolding for tissues and organs throughout the b...

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Main Authors: Joshua J. A. Poole, Leila B. Mostaço-Guidolin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
ECM
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/7/1760