Growth factors, specifically Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases 3 (TIMP3) , interact with signaling receptors to halt rampant cell migration.
Artists working with tubular forms—think of Richard Serra’s torqued ellipses or the inside of a large ceramic cylinder—refer to as one that has been fired, cooled, and possibly patinated. The immature tube (greenware or raw metal) is malleable and vulnerable; the mature tube is rigid, durable, and ready for exhibition. a mature tube
Cutting-edge science is redefining what can be. the mature tube is rigid
🩺 Interpretation 1: A Mature Medical Feeding or Drainage Tube a mature tube