Dissecting the Role of the Extracellular Matrix in Heart Disease: Lessons from the Drosophila Genetic Model
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic scaffold within organs and tissues that enables cell morphogenesis and provides structural support. Changes in the composition and organisation of the cardiac ECM are required for normal development. Congenital and age-related cardiac diseases can arise fr...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Veterinary Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/4/2/24 |