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ENGINEERING EXTRACELLULAR MATRICES

BME 545
Course Description

Overview of the structure, function and biophysical properties of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, followed by discussion of how control or manipulation of ECM protein expression and distribution impacts on cell and tissue function, concluding with impacts of engineering ECM for regenerative medicine.

Prerequisites

BME/PHMSCI 430 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.45

-4.05% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.47% from Historical

A Rate
30%

-41.37% from Historical

Class Size
30

-15.89% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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