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cartilage matrix

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matrix /ma·trix/ (ma´triks) pl. ma´trices   [L.]
1. the intercellular substance of a tissue or the tissue from which a structure develops.
2. groundwork; the base in which or from which a thing develops.
3. a mold or form for casting.
4. a metal or plastic strip used to provide form to a dental restoration.
5. the continuous phase of a composite dental restoration.

bone matrix  the intercellular substance of bone, consisting of collagenous fibers, ground substance, and inorganic salts.
cartilage matrix  the intercellular substance of cartilage, consisting of cells and extracellular fibers embedded in an amorphous ground substance.
extracellular matrix  (ECM) any substance produced by cells and excreted to the extracellular space within the tissues, serving as a scaffolding to hold tissues together and helping to determine their characteristics.
interterritorial matrix  a paler staining region among the darker territorial matrices.
nail matrix  m. unguis.
territorial matrix  basophilic matrix around groups of cartilage cells.
matrix un´guis  nail bed; also, the proximal part of the nail bed where growth occurs.

cartilage matrix
n.
The intercellular substance of cartilage consisting of fibers and ground substance.


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In these tests, normal CILP slowed the activity of another protein, called TGF-[beta]1, that normally regenerates cartilage matrix tissue, the team reports.
Obtaining cultures or performing histochemical staining can help rule out infectious organisms, while clinical tests for cartilage matrix proteins or antibodies to type II collagen (found uniquely in cartilage) can help define relapsing polychondritis.
Glucosamine and chondroitin are biochemical components of proteoglycan molecules in the articular cartilage matrix, and their role in the integrity of the cartilage has been established.
 
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