Name: | collagen-containing extracellular matrix |
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. |
Class ID: | GO:0062023 |
Parent Lineages: |
cellular_component>
cellular anatomical entity>
cell periphery>
external encapsulating structure>
extracellular matrix>
collagen-containing extracellular matrix
cellular_component> cellular anatomical entity> external encapsulating structure> extracellular matrix> collagen-containing extracellular matrix |
Child: |
basement membrane |
Number Subfamilies/Families: | 340 |