Abstract
Focal adhesions provide a useful model for studying cell/extracellular matrix interactions and the subsequent cytoskeletal reorganization. Recent advances have suggested potential mechanisms by which cells may regulate focal adhesion assembly following integrin-mediated cell adhesion.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Actins / metabolism
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Cell Adhesion Molecules / metabolism
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Extracellular Matrix / metabolism*
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Fibronectins / metabolism
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Focal Adhesion Protein-Tyrosine Kinases
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Integrins / metabolism*
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Models, Molecular
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Protein-Tyrosine Kinases / metabolism
Substances
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Actins
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Cell Adhesion Molecules
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Fibronectins
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Integrins
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Protein-Tyrosine Kinases
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Focal Adhesion Protein-Tyrosine Kinases