Endocrine Abstracts

Changes in the composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM) induce different cell signaling in normal tissues and in pathological conditions. ECM alteration in the adrenal microenvironment may contribute to both the development and function of adrenal gland. The adrenal gland consists of a cortex, with three concentric zones, glomerulosa (ZG), fasciculata (ZF) and reticularis (ZR), and the medulla (M), surrounded by a capsule. Here, we describe the differences among the ECM s...