"Extracellular Matrix" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A meshwork-like substance found within the extracellular space and in association with the basement membrane of the cell surface. It promotes cellular proliferation and provides a supporting structure to which cells or cell lysates in culture dishes adhere.
| Descriptor ID |
D005109
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A11.284.295.310
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| Concept/Terms |
Extracellular Matrix- Extracellular Matrix
- Matrix, Extracellular
- Extracellular Matrices
- Matrices, Extracellular
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2009 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2012 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 2013 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2016 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 2020 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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