The extensive extracellular matrix (ECM) of connective tissues is a complex interacting network of proteins, glycoproteins and proteoglycans providing the dynamic and essential three-dimensional ...

Connective tissue is one of the most integral components of the human machine. Indeed, one could draw a line between any two points of the body via a path of connective tissue. This network is so ...

Our group has explored the regeneration of soft biological tissues through cell-extracellular matrix interactions, with a focus on collagen-rich environments and fibrosis. We have developed a new ...

Scientists reveal the genetic secret behind the thick lips of African cichlids, linked to parallel evolution and proteins.

Most cases are caused by mutations in the genes encoding for the subunits composing type V collagen, an essential component of the extracellular matrix in many of the connective tissues in the body.

The research unit is examining the role of the extracellular matrix in the musculoskeletal system, the part of connective tissue that lies in the space between cells. The development of chronic ...

A collaborative team from the University of Macau and Nanjing University found, using clinical databases and samples, that the loss of a protein named MFG-E8 in nucleus pulposus (NP) tissue is a ...

These thick, plump lips have puzzled researchers for years, leaving them to wonder what drives this curious evolutionary ...

New mechanisms discovered that show how development-dependent disruptions in mitochondrial function lead to premature skeletal aging.