integrins
Chapter: 3
As the name implies, integrin proteins are involved in the integration of the extracellular matrix. The integrins are a family of transmembrane proteins that serve as receptors for various components of the extracellular matrix. The integrins are closely associated with cytoskeletal proteins, such as actin, and may act as a possible communications link between the internal cell compartment and the extracellular matrix.
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