| Literature DB >> 3145965 |
Abstract
Laminin, the most abundant glycoprotein molecule found in basement membrane, has multiple functions in eukaryotic tissues. It serves to attach epithelial cells to basement membrane, aids development and migration of specific cell types in growth and maturation, and has been implicated in tumor metastasis and some types of infection. Current concepts of the molecular organization and myriad functions of the laminin molecule are reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3145965 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0714.1988.tb01543.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Oral Pathol ISSN: 0300-9777