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Biological function of laminin-5 and pathogenic impact of its deficiency.
European journal of cell biology - 1 Dec 2007
Schneider Holm, Mühle Christiane, Pacho Frederic
Abstract excerpt
The basement membrane glycoprotein laminin-5 is a key component of the anchoring complex connecting keratinocytes to the underlying dermis. It is secreted by keratinocytes as a cross-shaped heterotrimer of alpha3, beta3 and gamma2 chains and serves as a ligand of various transmembrane receptors, thereby regulating keratinocyte adhesion, motility and proliferation. In intact skin, laminin-5 provides essential...
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