Laminins and alpha11 integrin in the human eye : importance in development and disease
The extracellular matrix (ECM) offers a protective shelter for cells and provides signaling paths important for cell to cell communication. ECM consists of basement membranes (BM) and interstitial matrix. BMs provide mechanical support for parenchymal cells, influence cell proliferation, survival, m...
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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Umeå universitet, Oftalmiatrik
2008
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-1950 http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:978-91-7264-696-4 |