Types of Cell-Matrix Interaction Process
The Cell-Matrix Interaction process can be categorized into two classes. Depending upon the presence of the matrix, the types can be defined. The function & process of Cell-Matrix Interaction will be the same in both cases. But as the matrix is present in some different locations for a cell, so there are two types of Cell-Matrix Interaction process present.
Cell To Extracellular Matrix Interaction
This is a special type of interaction present under the Cell-Matrix Interaction process. This is the most abundant process that can be identified in the human body. Not only the human body but also some other animal has this type of interaction process. This interaction process is highly visualized in the Connective tissues. Also, the Bone & Cartilage cells interact with the extracellular matrix. As connective tissues are present along with the bones, this interaction process can be identified in most of the locations in the body.
An extracellular matrix is one type of matrix positioning. Here, for any cell, the matrix is present around all of it. The matrix is present surrounding the cells. Now, this type of cell with the surrounding matrix makes a total sheet of cells. All the cells are placed very close to each other. In between each of the cells, the matrix is present. That is the reason; it is called an extracellular matrix. In this case, if a cell needs to interact with the neighboring cells, then they have to first interact with the matrix. Then the cell-to-cell interaction will be possible.
Cell To Basal Lamina Interaction
This is another type of interaction process under the Cell-Matrix Interaction process. This is a very hardly noticeable interaction process. Only some tissues & cells provide this kind of interaction process. Mainly Epithelial Cells visualized this type of interaction process. Other than the Epithelial Cells, the Adipose Tissue also has this kind of interaction process. Sometimes, the Peripheral Neurons show up in this interaction process. The presence of the Matrix in this interaction process is completely different. Here, the Matrix is termed Basal Lamina. Because their location is completely different.
In this case, the matrix is not present like the surrounding nature. In this case, the matrix will not be present all around the cell. For understanding the matrix presence, the cell placement needs to be understood. Here, all the cells will be placed one after another. The cell placement happens there following a line. This makes a sheet of cells. Now, the matrix is present in the lower part of the cells. This means, only one cell wall has contact with the matrix. As the matrix is present at the lower level, it is known as the Basal Lamina. All the other parts of the cells have a connection with other cells. That is the reason; the cell-to-cell interaction is very simple in this type of Cell-Matrix Interaction process.
Cell-to-Matrix Interaction
The human body might seem like a strange structure. There are a lot of organs & components present in the human body. But those are not the complete background of the human body. There are several tiny elements are present in the body that helps to provide a body structure. There are millions of millions such elements present in each body. All these elements together build the overall structure of the body. Those are known as the Cells. Cells are the microscopic elements are present in the body. Millions of cells altogether define any organ. Cells communicate with each other by signaling process. But there is also another process by which cells can communicate with their surrounding environment. This communication is often termed interaction.