Syndecans in tumor cell adhesion and signaling

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Anchorage of cells to "heparin" – binding domains that are prevalent in extracellular matrix (ECM) components is thought to occur primarily through the syndecans, a four-member family of transmembrane heparan sulfate proteoglycans that communicate envir...

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Main Authors: Rapraeger Alan C, Beauvais DeannaLee M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-01-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/2/1/3