that facilitate their rapid movement on ECM substrates, whereas more contractile cells, such as migrating fibroblasts, endothelial and smooth muscle cells, have more prominent, stable adhesions ...

In culture, most cells develop sites of adhesive interaction--known as focal adhesions--with ECM molecules that are adsorbed to the underlying plastic or glass surface. At their cytoplasmic face, ...

Regenerative medicine is a field of science that aims to heal or replace damaged cells, tissues, and organs for patients who suffer injuries or degenerative disorders. It encompasses tissue ...