Editing Extracellular matrix (section)

==Development==
There are many cell types that contribute to the development of the various types of extracellular matrix found in the plethora of tissue types. The local components of ECM determine the properties of the connective tissue.{{cn|date=April 2025}}

[[Fibroblast]]s are the most common cell type in connective tissue ECM, in which they synthesize, maintain, and provide a structural framework; fibroblasts secrete the precursor components of the ECM, including the [[ground substance]]. [[Chondrocyte]]s are found in [[cartilage]] and produce the cartilaginous matrix. [[Osteoblast]]s are responsible for bone formation.{{cn|date=April 2025}}