As a member of the Phylum, Cnidaria, hydra arose early during metazoan evolution before divergence of the protosome and deuterostome branches. Its body plan is organized as a gastric tube with a mouth ...
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic structure that is constantly remodelled to control tissue homeostasis. The ECM in mammals is composed of around 300 proteins, known as the core matrisome.