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GO: Cellular Component

collagen-containing extracellular matrix

Term ID
GO:0062023
Synonyms
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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