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Generating a Fractal Microstructure of Laminin-111 to Signal to Cells
Published on: September 28, 2020
[Research Progress on the Role of Laminin Subunit Alpha 4 in Diseases]
Jing-Jing Yu1, Li-Jun Zhang1, Chun-Cao He1
1Deparment of Preventive Medicine,School of Public Health,Hangzhou Normal University,Hangzhou 311121,China.
Abstract:
Laminin subunit alpha 4 (LAMA4),a member of the laminin family,is present in the intercellular matrix of adult tissues as a major component of basement membrane.LAMA4 is involved in the adhesion of cells and can bind to corresponding integrins to activate relevant signaling pathways,playing an essential role in the growth,proliferation,and migration of cells.It has been demonstrated that LAMA4 is associated with the occurrence and development of a variety of diseases including tumors,and the expression of LAMA4 can be used as a biomarker of tumor diagnosis and prognosis.This paper summarizes the current research progress in LAMA4 with the focus on the relationship between LAMA4 and diseases,especially tumor,with a view to provide new directions for the future research.
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