Integrin trafficking in cells and tissues

Nat Cell Biol. 2019 Feb;21(2):122-132. doi: 10.1038/s41556-018-0223-z. Epub 2019 Jan 2.

Abstract

Cell adhesion to the extracellular matrix is fundamental to metazoan multicellularity and is accomplished primarily through the integrin family of cell-surface receptors. Integrins are internalized and enter the endocytic-exocytic pathway before being recycled back to the plasma membrane. The trafficking of this extensive protein family is regulated in multiple context-dependent ways to modulate integrin function in the cell. Here, we discuss recent advances in understanding the mechanisms and cellular roles of integrin endocytic trafficking.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Adhesion
  • Cell Membrane / metabolism*
  • Cell Movement
  • Endocytosis*
  • Humans
  • Integrins / metabolism*
  • Models, Biological
  • Protein Transport
  • Signal Transduction*

Substances

  • Integrins