collagen-containing extracellular matrix

Term ID

GO:0062023

Synonyms

• collagen-containing ECM

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. 21123617

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO