Intracellular matrix
| Intracellular matrix | |
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| Term | Intracellular matrix |
| Short definition | intracellular matrix (IN-truh-SEL-yoo-ler MAI-trix) The vast network of protein fibers and other molecules that give body cells shape and structure. The intracellular matrix helps organize structures within the cell called organelles and other substances found in the fluid inside the cell. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
intracellular matrix - (pronounced) (IN-truh-SEL-yoo-ler MAI-trix) The vast network of protein fibers and other molecules that give body cells shape and structure. The intracellular matrix helps organize structures within the cell called organelles and other substances found in the fluid inside the cell. It plays an important role in many cell functions including cell movement, signaling and cell division. Abnormal changes in the intracellular matrix can lead to the development of many different diseases, including cancer. The intracellular matrix can also affect how cancer cells grow and spread throughout the body. Also called cytoskeleton
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