GONUTS has been updated to MW1.31 Most things seem to be working but be sure to report problems.

Have any questions? Please email us at ecoliwiki@gmail.com

PMID:12361595

From GONUTS
Jump to: navigation, search
Citation

Bökel, C and Brown, NH (2002) Integrins in development: moving on, responding to, and sticking to the extracellular matrix. Dev. Cell 3:311-21

Abstract

Integrins are cell surface receptors of the extracellular matrix present in all animals. Genetic analysis in worms, flies, and vertebrates has revealed integrin involvement in key developmental processes, and we focus here on examples of integrin functions that are comparable across these model organisms. Integrins contribute to cell movement by providing traction to migrating cells, through assembly of extracellular matrices that can serve as tracks for migration, and by transmitting guidance signals that direct cells or cell processes to their targets. Integrins also participate in signaling events that govern tissue differentiation and organogenesis. Finally, adhesion by integrin-mediated junctions allows tissues to withstand mechanical load and is essential for tissue integrity.

Links

PubMed

Keywords

Animals; Caenorhabditis elegans/embryology; Cell Adhesion; Cell Movement; Drosophila/embryology; Extracellular Matrix/physiology; Integrins/physiology; Mammals/embryology; Signal Transduction

Significance

Annotations

Gene product Qualifier GO ID GO term name Evidence Code with/from Aspect Notes Status


See also

References

See Help:References for how to manage references in GONUTS.