The Extracellular Matrix Contributes to Mechanotransduction in Uterine Fibroids
The role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and mechanotransduction as an important signaling factor in the human uterus is just beginning to be appreciated. The ECM is not only the substance that surrounds cells, but ECM stiffness will either compress cells or stretch them resulting in signals conve...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Obstetrics and Gynecology International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/783289 |