Abstract
Integrin receptors mediate the adhesion of cells to the extracellular matrix and to other cells. They play a significant role in a variety of biological functions
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Rychlyv, J. (2002). Epithelial Cell Integrins. In: Wise, C. (eds) Epithelial Cell Culture Protocols. Methods In Molecular Medicine™, vol 188. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-185-X:169
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