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Extracellular Matrix Signaling Cues: Biological Functions, Diseases, and Therapeutic Targets.

Tian Zhao, Ye Huang, Jingfei Zhu, Yujie Qin, Hao Wu, Jiaxuan Yu, Qianwen Zhai, Shun Li, Xiang Qin, Dengfeng Wang and 2 more

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Review in MedComm, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 34 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

34 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Tian ZhaoDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, and School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu P. R. China.
Ye HuangDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, and School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu P. R. China.
Jingfei ZhuDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, and School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu P. R. China.
Yujie QinDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, and School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu P. R. China.
Hao WuTCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu P. R. China.
Jiaxuan YuDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, and School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu P. R. China.
Qianwen ZhaiDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, and School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu P. R. China.
Shun LiDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, and School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu P. R. China.
Xiang QinDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, and School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu P. R. China.
Dengfeng WangDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, and School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu P. R. China.
Tingting LiDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, and School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu P. R. China.
Yiyao LiuDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, and School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu P. R. China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic, three-dimensional network that provides structural support and regulates key biological processes, including cell adhesion, migration, differentiation, and signal transduction. Its mechanical properties, such as stiffness, topology, and viscoelasticity, are crucial in normal and pathological conditions, influencing cell behavior through mechanotransduction pathways. Dysregulation of ECM is linked to various diseases, making a thorough understanding of its composition and properties essential. This review discusses ECM composition, physical properties, and the limitations of in vitro ECM models. It highlights the role of ECM in tissue homeostasis, particularly in regulating cell behavior via mechanotransduction, focusing on force-sensitive sensors like integrins, Piezo1, TRPV4, and YAP/TAZ. Additionally, the review explores ECM remodeling in cancer, fibrosis, and cardiovascular diseases, along with current therapeutic strategies targeting ECM components, such as nanotechnology-based therapies, small molecule inhibitors, and CAF-targeted therapies. Challenges and clinical applications of these therapies are also discussed. Finally, the review looks ahead to future research, emphasizing the integration of ECM-targeted therapies in precision medicine and novel approaches to normalizing ECM composition and structure for therapeutic benefits. This review provides mechanobiological insights into therapeutic strategies targeting the ECM.

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ECM dysregulationECM remodelingECM targeted therapiesextracellular matrix (ECM)mechanotransduction

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