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The leucocyte β2 (CD18) integrins: the structure, functional regulation and signalling properties.
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PMID:  22458844     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Leucocytes are highly motile cells. Their ability to migrate into tissues and organs is dependent on cell adhesion molecules. The integrins are a family of heterodimeric transmembrane cell adhesion molecules that are also signalling receptors. They are involved in many biological processes, including the development of metazoans, immunity, haemostasis, wound healing and cell survival, proliferation and differentiation. The leucocyte-restricted β2 integrins comprise four members, namely αLβ2, αMβ2, αXβ2 and αDβ2, which are required for a functional immune system. In this paper, the structure, functional regulation and signalling properties of these integrins are reviewed.
Authors:
Suet-Mien Tan
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Bioscience reports     Volume:  32     ISSN:  1573-4935     ISO Abbreviation:  Biosci. Rep.     Publication Date:  2012 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-03-30     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8102797     Medline TA:  Biosci Rep     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  241-69     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 60 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637551, Singapore.
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