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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2012; 18(28): 3635-3661
Published online Jul 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i28.3635
Table 1 Extracellular matrix molecules involved in wound repair and fibrosis
CollagensFibrillar type collagens I-III-V
Non-fibrillar collagen type IV
GlycoproteinsLaminin
Entactin/nidogen
Fibronectin
Tenascin
Sparc/BM40
Thrombospondin
ProteoglycansGlycosaminoglycans (hyaluronic acid)
Heparan sulfate
Chondroitin sulfate
Perlecan
ECM-modifying proteinsMatrix metalloproteinases
Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases