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A human integrin-α3 mutation confers major renal developmental defects.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Shukrun Rachel, Vivante Asaf, Pleniceanu Oren, Vax Einav, Anikster Yair, Dekel Benjamin, Lotan Danny
Abstract excerpt
The development of the mammalian kidney is a highly complex process dependent upon the interplay of various cell types, secreted morphogens, and the extra-cellular matrix (ECM). Although integrins are the most important receptors for ECM proteins and are ubiquitously expressed during kidney development, mice lacking expression of integrin α3 (Itga3) do not demonstrate a reduced number of nephrons, but mostly a...
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