ZFIN GO: Cellular Component: extracellular matrix

OBO ID: GO:0031012

Term Name:	extracellular matrix		Search Ontology:
Synonyms:	matrisome proteinaceous extracellular matrix
Definition:	A structure lying external to one or more cells, which provides structural support, biochemical or biomechanical cues for cells or tissues. (2)
References:	NIF_Subcellular:nlx_subcell_20090513 Wikipedia:Extracellular_matrix
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO

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has parts:	elastic fiber fibronectin fibril microfibril thrombospondin complex Ubisch body elastic fiber fibronectin fibril microfibril thrombospondin complex Ubisch body Show first 5 Terms
is a type of:	external encapsulating structure external encapsulating structure Show first 5 Terms
has subtype:	adhesive extracellular matrix biofilm matrix chitin-based extracellular matrix collagen-containing extracellular matrix egg coat ... Show All 8 Terms adhesive extracellular matrix biofilm matrix chitin-based extracellular matrix collagen-containing extracellular matrix egg coat middle lamella organomineral extracellular matrix pollen coat Show first 5 Terms
inverse occurs_in:	extracellular matrix structural constituent extracellular matrix structural constituent Show first 5 Terms

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