Extracellular Matrix

An interactive view of

The network

that connects us...

on the inside

The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a complex network of macromolecules that changes constantly in response to normal and disease conditions. It provides structural support throughout the body and regulates cell communications, behavior and tissue growth.

From head to toe...

A key player in

health and disease

From the earliest stages of gestation until death, cells produce the ECM and the ECM directs cells to provide balanced internal, physical and chemical conditions. When this balance is disturbed by injuries or disease, repair mechanisms activate to restore healthy conditions. Unfortunately, restorative behaviors don't always stop when they should, which leads to chronic diseases, scarring and inflammation in organs. New technologies such as proteomic profiling and AI are helping uncover the myteries of the ECM and XM Therapeutics is at the forefront of this effort.