• They are found in many cell types and are involved in the maintenance and regulation of cell shape and behavior, including PLATELET ACTIVATION and aggregation, through many different signaling pathways and differences in their affinities for collagen isoforms. (lookformedical.com)
  • A non-fibrillar collagen that forms a network of MICROFIBRILS within the EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX of CONNECTIVE TISSUE. (lookformedical.com)
  • Connective tissue cells which secrete an extracellular matrix rich in collagen and other macromolecules. (lookformedical.com)
  • A non-vascular form of connective tissue composed of CHONDROCYTES embedded in a matrix that includes CHONDROITIN SULFATE and various types of FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. (lookformedical.com)
  • They are found on a wide variety of cell types including, T cells (the NKT cells ), NK cells , fibroblasts and platelets . (wikidoc.org)
  • A meshwork-like substance found within the extracellular space and in association with the basement membrane of the cell surface. (lookformedical.com)
  • This study described an electrode platform immunosensor to detect SARS-CoV-2-specific spike receptor-binding domain (RBD) protein based on a bare gold electrode modified with Ag-rGO nanocomposites and the biotin-streptavidin interaction system. (bvsalud.org)
  • They play a major role in cell adhesion and serve as receptors for fibronectin, von Willebrand factor, and vitronectin. (nih.gov)
  • The integrins consist of at least three identified families: the cytoadhesin receptors (RECEPTORS, CYTOADHESIN), the leukocyte adhesion receptors (RECEPTORS, LEUKOCYTE ADHESION), and the VERY LATE ANTIGEN RECEPTORS . (bvsalud.org)