The role of integrins in pulmonary fibrosis
Integrins are a large family of transmembrane glycoprotein receptors initially identified as mediators of cell adhesion and tissue integrity. However, it is now known that the primary function of integrins in mammals is to act as signalling proteins. Signals from integrins are known to play critical...
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Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2008-12-01
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Series: | European Respiratory Review |
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Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/17/109/157 |