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Non-collagenous ECM proteins in blood vessel morphogenesis and cancer

Kostourou, Vassiliki, Papalazarou, Vassilis·2014·Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects

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Background The extracellular matrix (ECM) is constituted by diverse composite structures, which determine the specific to each organ, histological architecture and provides cells with biological information, mechanical support and a scaffold for adhesion and migration. The pleiotropic effects of the ECM stem from the dynamic changes in its molecular composition and the ability to remodel in order to effectively regulate biological outcomes. Besides collagens, fibronectin and laminin are two major fiber-forming constituents of various ECM structures. Scope of review This review will focus on the properties and the biological functions of non-collagenous extracellular matrix especially on laminin and fibronectin that are currently emerging as important regulators of blood vessel formation and function in health and disease. Major conclusions The ECM is a fundamental component of the microenvironment of blood vessels, with activities extending beyond providing a vascular scaffold; extremely versatile it directly or indirectly modulates all essential cellular functions crucial for angiogenesis, including cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, differentiation and lumen formation. Specifically, fibronectin and laminins play decisive roles in blood vessel morphogenesis both during embryonic development and in pathological conditions, such as cancer. General significance Emerging evidence demonstrates the importance of ECM function during embryonic development, organ formation and tissue homeostasis. A wealth of data also illustrates the crucial role of the ECM in several human pathophysiological processes, including fibrosis, skeletal diseases, vascular pathologies and cancer. Notably, several ECM components have been identified as potential therapeutic targets for various diseases, including cancer. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled Matrix-mediated cell behaviour and properties.

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Authors
Kostourou, V., & Papalazarou, V.
Affiliations
Alexander Fleming Biomedical Sciences Research Center (GR)
Corresponding author
Kostourou, Vassiliki
Venue
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2014-08
Volume
1840
Issue
8
Pages
2403-2413
ISSN
0304-4165 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2049499388
Cited by
41
References
129
Citations by year
2025: 3 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 6 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 5
FWCI
0.60
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Immunology and Allergy › Cell Adhesion Molecules Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Cellular Mechanics and Interactions
Keywords
extracellular matrix, laminin, fibronectin, blood vessel morphogenesis, angiogenesis, cancer, vascular microenvironment, cell adhesion, cell migration, lumen formation, embryonic development, extracellular matrix remodeling, therapeutic target
MeSH terms
Animals, Blood Vessels, Collagen, Humans, Morphogenesis, Neoplasms, Extracellular Matrix Proteins, Neovascularization, Physiologic

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