Laminin is a family of essential proteins that are a major component of the extracellular matrix - specifically the basement membranes that support and anchor cells to the surrounding connective tissues. Laminins act as a molecular "glue", helping to bind cells (such as those lining the organs, skin and blood vessels) to the base of a tissue. They provide mechanical strength and flexibility to tissues while guiding cell growth, migration, differentiation and repair. Without functional lamins, cell organization and tissue stability fail, which can lead to serious medical conditions such as muscular dystrophy. Ephesians 4:16: "From him the whole body, connected and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. " Colossians 1:17: "He is before all things, and in him all things exist. (It describes Messiah as the supreme creator and sustainer of the universe).