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Extracellular Matrix MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Extracellular Matrix
Tree Number(s)
A11.284.295.310
Unique ID
D005109
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005109
Scope Note
A meshwork-like substance found within the extracellular space and in association with the basement membrane of the cell surface. It promotes cellular proliferation and provides a supporting structure to which cells or cell lysates in culture dishes adhere.
Entry Term(s)
Matrix, Extracellular
NLM Classification #
QU 350
Previous Indexing
Cells, Cultured (1972-1983)
Extracellular Space (1966-1983)
Public MeSH Note
84
History Note
84
Date Established
1984/01/01
Date of Entry
1983/05/31
Revision Date
2021/05/10
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