Cellular & Molecular Biology, Cellular Structure & Organization
Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Introduction to the Extracellular Matrix A substantial portion of the volume of tissues is extracellular space, which is largely filled by an intricate network of macromolecules constituting the extracellular matrix, ECM. The ECM is...
Connective Tissue Disorders, Diseases and Disorders
Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Introduction to Osteogenesis Imperfecta Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI: meaning imperfect bone formation) represents a heterogeneous group of disorders, the majority of which are the result of mutations that affect the structure and...
Connective Tissue Disorders, Diseases and Disorders
Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Introduction to the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) represents a heterogeneous group of generalized connective tissue disorders. The predominant forms of EDS result from defects in collagen synthesis and or...
