Tenascin-C and mechanotransduction in the development and diseases of cardiovascular system

Living tissue is composed of cells and extracellular matrix (ECM). In the heart and blood vessels, which are constantly subjected to mechanical stress, ECM molecules form well-developed fibrous frameworks to maintain tissue structure. ECM is also important for biological signaling, which influences...

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Main Authors: Imanaka-Yoshida, Kyoko, Aoki, Hiroki
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4114189/