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Schematic representation of cell–ECM interactions. Cells are surrounded by abundant ECM, which provides diverse biochemical cues (e.g., cell adhesion ligands and growth factor immobilization) and biophysical cues (e.g., structural features, mechanical stiffness, and degradation) for guiding cell behaviors.
