Search Ontology:

GO: Cellular Component

extracellular matrix

Term ID

GO:0031012

Synonyms

matrisome
proteinaceous extracellular matrix

Definition

A structure lying external to one or more cells, which provides structural support, biochemical or biomechanical cues for cells or tissues. (2)

References

NIF_Subcellular:nlx_subcell_20090513
Wikipedia:Extracellular_matrix

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

has parts: elastic fiber fibronectin fibril microfibril thrombospondin complex Ubisch body

elastic fiber fibronectin fibril microfibril thrombospondin complex Ubisch body Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: external encapsulating structure

external encapsulating structure Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: adhesive extracellular matrix biofilm matrix chitin-based extracellular matrix collagen-containing extracellular matrix egg coat ... Show All 8 Terms

adhesive extracellular matrix biofilm matrix chitin-based extracellular matrix collagen-containing extracellular matrix egg coat middle lamella organomineral extracellular matrix pollen coat Show first 5 Terms
inverse occurs_in: extracellular matrix structural constituent

extracellular matrix structural constituent Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes