title: [Macromolecules of the extracellular matrix].
abstract: In this introductory paper, the authors review the macromolecular basis of extracellular matrix. 4 principal groups of macromolecules are known: collagen, elastin, proteoglycans and structural glycoproteins. The phylogenetic evolution lead to the great complexity of this matrix. The interest of a more specific pharmacology directed towards this extracellular matrix is emphasised.
mesh_terms: D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D003094:Collagen; D004549:Elastin; D005109:Extracellular Matrix; D006023:Glycoproteins; D006801:Humans; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D011509:Proteoglycans
chemical_list: D006023:Glycoproteins; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D011509:Proteoglycans; D003094:Collagen; D004549:Elastin
vernacular_title: Les macromolécules de la matrice extracellulaire.