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Receptors, Fibronectin

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Definition: Specific cell surface receptors which bind to FIBRONECTINS. Studies have shown that these receptors function in certain types of adhesive contact as well as playing a major role in matrix assembly. These receptors include the traditional fibronectin receptor, also called INTEGRIN ALPHA5BETA1 and several other integrins.  dp not confuse with FIBRONECTIN RECEPTOR see INTEGRIN ALPHA5BETA1, DF: RECEPT FIBRONECTIN   
Examples Integrin alpha2beta1; Integrin alpha4beta1; Integrin alpha5beta1 		Other names Fibronectin Receptors
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
EMF10 protein, Eristocophis macmahoni  0   *Viper Venoms *Disintegrins Receptors, Fibronectin/antagonists & inhibitors. Biochemistry 1999 Oct 5;38(40):13302-9
integrin alpha8beta1  0   *Integrins Receptors, Fibronectin. Mol Biol Cell 1995 Apr;6(4):433-48

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