title: Mutations in extracellular matrix molecules.
abstract: Genetic studies of humans and mice continue to highlight the nonredundant mechanical role of components in complexes that anchor cells to extracellular matrices. At the same time, recent data provide exciting insights into nonredundant, critical roles of transcription factors in regulating differentiation and function of matrix-producing cells.
authors.affiliation: Division of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, School of Biological Sciences, University of Missouri Kansas City, MO 64110, USA. JPGorski@cctr.umkc.edu
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Gorski
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Olsen
mesh_terms: D016109:Epidermolysis Bullosa, Junctional / Q000235:genetics; D005109:Extracellular Matrix / Q000235:genetics*; D016326:Extracellular Matrix Proteins / Q000235:genetics*; D009136:Muscular Dystrophies / Q000235:genetics; D009141:Musculoskeletal System; D009154:Mutation
chemical_list: D016326:Extracellular Matrix Proteins