Mesh term Receptors, Cytoadhesin
Browse to parent terms:Integrins
Description
A group of INTEGRINS that includes the platelet outer membrane glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa (PLATELET GLYCOPROTEIN GPIIB-IIIA COMPLEX) and the vitronectin receptor (RECEPTORS, VITRONECTIN). They play a major role in cell adhesion and serve as receptors for fibronectin, von Willebrand factor, and vitronectin.Browse to child terms:
Integrin alpha6beta4
Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex
Receptors, Vitronectin
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