Extracellular Matrix Protein Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Extracellular Matrix Protein Genes encode mostly fibrous Extracellular Matrix 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 Gene