About The Medical Condition Vitronectin Receptor
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Vitronectin Receptor
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Vitronectin Receptor?
alpha-v beta-3 INTEGRINS that bind vitronectin with high affinity and play a role in cell migration. They also bind fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor, osteopontin, and thrombospondin. The highly homologous alpha-v beta-5 integrin also binds vitronectin, but mediates simple adhesion.
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