Integrin-Mediated Cell-Matrix Interaction in Physiological and Pathological Blood Vessel Formation
Physiological as well as pathological blood vessel formation are fundamentally dependent on cell-matrix interaction. Integrins, a family of major cell adhesion receptors, play a pivotal role in development, maintenance, and remodeling of the vasculature. Cell migration, invasion, and remodeling of t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Oncology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/125278 |