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  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic network of proteins and carbohydrates essential for tissue structure and function.
  • ECM composition varies by organ and is continuously remodeled to maintain tissue homeostasis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of ECM proteins in disease-associated remodeling processes.
  • To highlight how ECM alterations contribute to various pathologies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on ECM remodeling in disease.
  • Analysis of ECM's role in tissue homeostasis and pathology.

Main Results:

  • ECM hardening (desmoplasia) and dysregulation are linked to diseases including COPD, pancreatic cancer, spinal cord injury, breast cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease, and insulin resistance.
  • ECM remodeling significantly impacts organ structure, function, and disease development.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding ECM's role in disease pathogenesis is crucial for developing novel therapeutic strategies.
  • Targeting ECM remodeling pathways may offer new treatment avenues for a range of debilitating conditions.