The integrins are receptors for proteins of the extracellular matrix, both providing a physical link to the cytoskeleton and transducing signals from the extracellular matrix. Activation of integrins leads to tyrosine and serine phosphorylation of a number of proteins, elevation of cytosolic calcium
Potential roles for focal adhesion kinase in development
β Scribed by Marc S. Ridyard; E. J. Sanders
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1999
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 74 KB
- Volume
- 199
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0340-2061
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