Table 2. Biophysical Properties of Naturally Occurring BM Vary Based on Species and Organ.
| species, tissue | Young’s modulus [kPa] | ultimate tensile strength [MPa] | pore size [nm] | thickness [μm] | ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| human, anterior BM of cornea | 7.5 ± 4.2 | 3.81 ± 0.4 | 92 | <0.5 | (98,124) |
| human, Descemet’s membrane of cornea | 50 ± 17.8 | 1.72 ± 0.19 | 38 | >5 | (98,101) |
| mouse, Matrigel | 0.45 | - | - | 1000 | (100) |
| cat, lens capsule BM | 820 | 1.7 | - | 61 | (125) |
| rabbit, anterior BM of the cornea | 4.5 ± 1.2 | 3.83 ± 0.91 | - | - | (126,127) |
| rabbit, renal tubule | 500 | 0.5 | - | 0.26 | (128) |