Tenascin and Counteradhesive Molecules of the Extracellular Matrix

Tenascin and Counteradhesive Molecules of the Extracellular Matrix presents an in-depth examination of the extracellulalr matrix protein tenascin. It considers the recent hypothesis that the counteradhesive forces are as important as adhesive forces not only in shaping the embryo during early morphogenesis, but also in maintaining adult tissue integrity, and in restructuring morphology during regeneration and disease. The broad scope of presentations on tenascin and its relationship with other counteradhesive molecules provides a basis for understanding the phenomenon of counteradhesion in morphosis, regeneration and disease.