extracellular matrix
structure external to cells, which provides structural support for cells or tissues
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extracellular matrix
Summary
extracellular matrix is a cellular component[1]. It ranks in the top 6% of cellular_component entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,007 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- extracellular matrix's instance of is recorded as cellular component[3].
- extracellular matrix is a type of external encapsulating structure[4].
- extracellular matrix's Commons category is recorded as Extracellular matrix proteins[5].
- extracellular matrix's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Extracellular matrix[6].
- extracellular matrix's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://biology.stackexchange.com/tags/extra-cellular-matrix[7].
- extracellular matrix's native label is recorded as {'lang': 'la', 'text': 'matrix extracellularis'}[8].
- extracellular matrix's produced by is recorded as extracellular matrix secreting cell[9].
- extracellular matrix's exact match is recorded as http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0031012[10].
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Definition and Type
extracellular matrix's instance of is recorded as cellular component[3]. It is a type of external encapsulating structure[4].
Why It Matters
extracellular matrix ranks in the top 6% of cellular_component entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,007 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 73 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]