Biology and structure of leukocyte β2 integrins and their role in inflammation

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Integrins comprise a large family of αβ heterodimeric cell adhesion receptors that are expressed on all cells except red blood cells and that play essential roles in the regulation of cell growth and function. The leukocyte integrins, which include members of the β1, β2, β3, and β7integrin family, are critical for innate and adaptive immune responses but also can contribute to many inflammatory and autoimmune...

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