Molecular Function
integrin binding
Definitions related to integrin binding:
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A process that involves the binding of an integrin to one of its ligands, including fibronectin, vitronectin, collagen and laminin. These interactions are involved in attachment of the cell to the extracellular matrix and transduction of signals related to cell growth, division, differentiation, survival and apoptosis.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Interacting selectively and non-covalently with an integrin.Gene Ontology DictionaryGene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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