Mesh term Laminin
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Membrane Glycoproteins
Description
Large, noncollagenous glycoprotein with antigenic properties. It is localized in the basement membrane lamina lucida and functions to bind epithelial cells to the basement membrane. Evidence suggests that the protein plays a role in tumor invasion.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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