[Adhesion receptors in cell differentiation and proliferation].
Adhesions of cells to extracellular matrix and neighboring cells are governed by the adhesion receptors. Adhesion receptors generate signals in response to pericellular circumstances, and are involved in cellular decision-making process. Adhesion receptors include integrins, syndecans, cadherins, and cell adhesion molecules (CAM), and plays roles in cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, contraction, differentiation or apoptosis in cell-type specific manners.
Koyama
Hidenori
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Department of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Molecular medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka City University Graduate school of Medicine.