Using a specialized lab technique, scientists identified early cellular changes that may help drive lung scarring in ...

Scientists have found an essential factor from the extracellular matrix that regulates functionality of the breast tissue for instance during pregnancy. Scientists at the University of Helsinki have ...

Fibrosis of the lungs is often a silent disease until it's too late. By the time patients are diagnosed, the scarring of ...

Proteoglycans are ubiquitous molecules that function as critical components of the extracellular matrix. These proteins are composed of glycosaminoglycan chains that are covalently attached to a ...

Tripeptide-1 is a small, bioactive peptide consisting of three amino acids, often studied for its possible role in modulating ...

Fibrosis of the lungs is often a silent disease until it's too late. By the time patients are diagnosed, the scarring of ...

Collagens and elastin in the extracellular matrix, which forms a scaffold to support organs, cause the immune system's natural killer cells to switch off their 'killer' function. The hypertension drug ...

Tailor-made temporary organs for transplant emergencies are being tested in human patients — livers, arteries, and soon ...