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GO: Cellular Component
collagen-containing extracellular matrix
- Term ID
- GO:0062023
- Synonyms
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- Definition
- An extracellular matrix consisting mainly of proteins (especially collagen) and glycosaminoglycans (mostly as proteoglycans) that provides not only essential physical scaffolding for the cellular constituents but can also initiate crucial biochemical and biomechanical cues required for tissue morphogenesis, differentiation and homeostasis. The components are secreted by cells in the vicinity and form a sheet underlying or overlying cells such as endothelial and epithelial cells. 21123617
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- Ontology
- GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO
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Phenotype
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