Extracellular Matrix Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Encoded by Extracellular Matrix Protein Genes, Extracellular Matrix Proteins are mostly fibrous proteins (e.g., Collagen, Elastin, Fibronectins, and Laminin) typically located in the Extracellular Matrix and commonly involved in cell attachment, cell movement, cell growth, morphogenesis, organogenesis, and tissue repair, architecture, and organization. (NCI)

**Synonyms:** - ECM Protein