The ECM provides a physical scaffold for cells to adhere to and migrate on, facilitating tissue organization and morphogenesis. It also regulates cell behavior by interacting with cell surface receptors and signaling molecules through a process known as cell-ECM adhesion. This interaction can trigger intracellular signaling pathways that control cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. The ECM also sequesters growth factors and cytokines, modulating their bioavailability and activity....