Expression of beta 2 integrin (CD18) in embryonic mouse and chicken heart

Integrins are heterodimeric receptors composed of α and β transmembrane subunits that mediate attachment of cells to the extracellular matrix and counter-ligands such as ICAM-1 on adjacent cells. β2 integrin (CD18) associates with four different α (CD11) subunits...

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Main Authors: L.A.M. Oliveira, R.K. Baker, S.E. Klewer, G.T. Kitten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2010-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2010000100005