Extracellular Matrix (ECM) Offers Stable Coating for Implants

Each cell produces a tissue-specific extracellular matrix (ECM), depending on the environment needed. A bone matrix, for example, contains minerals to provide firmness; a skin ECM consists mostly of collagen and elastic fibers. The ECM participates in the assembly and regeneration of tissue, regulating all important cell functions and triggering cell growth through chemical messengers.