Extracellular matrix, which embraces and connects cells within the tissue, may proide structural integrity during tissue remodeling after injury, but little is known about its functional aspects.

• 细胞外基质为组织细胞提供一种连接，可能在损伤后的组织重塑过程中提供结构上的完整性，但关于其功能还知之甚少。