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[Integrins].

J Labat-Robert1

  • 1Laboratoire de Biologie du Tissu Conjonctif, URA CNRS 1460, Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris XII, Créteil, France.

Pathologie-Biologie
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
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Integrins are key cell receptors mediating interactions with the extracellular matrix. This review covers integrin structure, distribution, and function in connective tissues.

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Area of Science:

  • Cell biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology

Context:

  • Cell-matrix interactions are fundamental to biological processes.
  • Receptors, including integral membrane proteins, mediate these interactions.

Purpose:

  • To review the integrin family of receptors.
  • To describe integrin structure, distribution, and function.

Summary:

  • Integrins are integral membrane proteins that act as receptors for the extracellular matrix.
  • This review details their structural characteristics, where they are found in the body, and their physiological and pathological roles.

Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of connective tissue physiology.
  • Provides insights into pathological processes involving cell-matrix interactions.