Tissue function depends on more than cell type ... providing mechanical strength to the epithelium. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is also critical to tissue structure, because it provides ...

such as when cells interact with the surrounding extracellular matrix or with their immediate neighbors. This type of signaling is especially important to the structure and function of tissues.

Scientists at CNIC have identified a specialized group of neutrophils in the skin that produce extracellular matrix. This activity helps reinforce the skin’s barrier and enhances its ability to defend ...

Neutrophils, known for fighting infections and sometimes damaging tissues in the process, also exist in healthy tissues to help maintain their integrity.

Researchers focused on the material, which represents the "house" of biofilm bacteria: the matrix of extracellular polymeric ... Examples of EPS's function include intercellular communication ...