Questions:

1. Explain the role of matrix in cell culture?
2. Give the detail about matrix material that are generally used?
3. What is the difference between proteoglycan and non-proteoglycan polysaccharide and how can they involve in formation of matrix?

 

References:

1. http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Cell_matrix
2. Cooper GM The Cell: A Molecular Approach. 4th edition; chaptor-14: Cell walls, the extracellular matrix, and cell interactions
3. Fresheny, I. “Culture of Animal Cells- A Manual of Basic Technique and Specialized Applications”
4. What are the types of matrixes? What are the advantages of matrix adhetion protein?