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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Main Author: D. Sheppard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2008-12-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
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Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/17/109/157