scholarly journals Extracellular matrix in human diabetic nephropathy: reduced expression of heparan sulphate in skin basement membrane

Diabetologia ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 791-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. van der Pijl ◽  
M. R. Daha ◽  
J. van den Born ◽  
N. A. M. Verhagen ◽  
H. H. P. J. Lemkes ◽  
...  
Diabetologia ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 38 (10) ◽  
pp. 1169-1175 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. M. Berden ◽  
J. van den Born ◽  
A. A. van Kraats ◽  
M. A. H. Bakker ◽  
K. J. M. Assmann ◽  
...  

Diabetologia ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. van den Born ◽  
A. A. van Kraats ◽  
M. A. H. Bakker ◽  
K. J. M. Assmann ◽  
L. P. W. J. van den Heuvel ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Rachel Lennon ◽  
Neil Turner

The glomerular basement membrane (GBM) is a condensed network of extracellular matrix molecules which provides a scaffold and niche to support the function of the overlying glomerular cells. Within the glomerulus, the GBM separates the fenestrated endothelial cells, which line capillary walls from the epithelial cells or podocytes, which cover the outer aspect of the capillaries. In common with basement membranes throughout the body, the GBM contains core components including collagen IV, laminins, nidogens, and heparan sulphate proteoglycans. However, specific isoforms of these proteins are required to maintain the integrity of the glomerular filtration barrier.Across the spectrum of glomerular disease there is alteration in glomerular extracellular matrix (ECM) and a number of histological patterns are recognized. The GBM can be thickened, expanded, split, and irregular; the mesangial matrix may be expanded and glomerulosclerosis represents a widespread accumulation of ECM proteins associated with loss of glomerular function. Whilst histological patterns may follow a sequence or provide diagnostic clues, there remains limited understanding about the mechanisms of ECM regulation and how this tight control is lost in glomerular disease. Monogenic disorders of the GBM including Alport and Pierson syndromes have highlighted the importance of both collagen IV and laminin isoforms and these observations provide important insights into mechanisms of glomerular disease.


Diabetologia ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 38 (10) ◽  
pp. 1169-1175 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. van den Born ◽  
A. A. van Kraats ◽  
M. A. H. Bakker ◽  
K. J. M. Assmann ◽  
H. B. P. M. Dijkman ◽  
...  

Diabetologia ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. van den Born ◽  
A. A. van Kraats ◽  
M. A. H. Bakker ◽  
K. J. M. Assmann ◽  
L. P. W. J. van den Heuvel ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
L. Terracio ◽  
A. Dewey ◽  
K. Rubin ◽  
T.K. Borg

The recognition and interaction of cells with the extracellular matrix (ECM) effects the normal physiology as well as the pathology of all multicellular organisms. These interactions have been shown to influence the growth, development, and maintenance of normal tissue function. In previous studies, we have shown that neonatal cardiac myocytes specifically interacts with a variety of ECM components including fibronectin, laminin, and collagens I, III and IV. Culturing neonatal myocytes on laminin and collagen IV induces an increased rate of both cell spreading and sarcomerogenesis.


2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 618-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Seong Toh ◽  
Casper Bindzus Foldager ◽  
James Hoi Po Hui ◽  
Bjorn Reino Olsen ◽  
Myron Spector

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