Matrix Images
Articular surface cells harvested from embryonic chick joints were labelled for pericellular hyaluronan using a biotinylated G1-binding probe and fluorescent tag. A cell is seen here secreting an expanse of hyaluronan-rich matrix |
Osteoporotic lumbar vertebral bone from 89 year old female |
Primary fibroblasts assemble microfilament bundles (red; phalloidin) terminating at paxillin-containing focal adhesions (green) in response to signalling from the extracellular matrix. The fibronectin matrix is stained blue. |
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Image provided by Dr Andy Pitsillides, Dept. Veterinary Basic Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, London |
Image provided by Professor Alan Boyde, Dental Institute, New Rd., London E1 1BB |
Micrograph provided by Dr. Hinke Multhaupt, Biomedicine Institute, University of Copenhagen. |