Integrin
| Integrin | |
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| Term | Integrin |
| Short definition | Integrin (IN-teh-grin) A type of protein found on the surface of cells that helps them attach to and communicate with neighboring cells. Integrins also help cells attach to large molecules in the extracellular matrix, the substance that surrounds cells and gives them structure. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Integrin - (pronounced) (IN-teh-grin) A type of protein found on the surface of cells that helps them attach to and communicate with neighboring cells. Integrins also help cells attach to large molecules in the extracellular matrix, the substance that surrounds cells and gives them structure. Integrins help cells receive signals from other cells and the environment, and they help control the activity of certain genes. They play an important role in cell growth, cell movement and other cell functions. Integrins are involved in wound healing, blood vessel growth, and the growth and spread of cancer cells. Drugs that target integrins are being studied to treat some types of cancer
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