Anatomy

Cell-Matrix Junctions

Specialized areas at the CELL MEMBRANE where a cell attaches to the EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX or other substratum.

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Abstract

Specialized areas at the CELL MEMBRANE where a cell attaches to the EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX or other substratum.

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7 entry terms
  • Cell-Matrix Adhesions
  • Adhesions, Cell-Matrix
  • Cell Matrix Adhesions
  • Cell Matrix Junctions
  • Cell-Matrix Junction
  • Junction, Cell-Matrix
  • Junctions, Cell-Matrix

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2001

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  • Cell Adhesion (1991-2000)
  • Extracellular Matrix (1991-2000)

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  1. A11w.284w.149w.165.165

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cell-Matrix Junctions. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D021982. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D021982
  2. Cell-Matrix Junctions. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14864266