Methods of expressing integrin β 6 subunits

Details Methods of expressing integrin β 6 subunits Methods of expressing integrin β 6 subunits

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Haddad, Maher M. (Department: 1644)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...

C435S007230, C530S388220

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides substantially pure integrins containing a novel β subunit designated as β6. The novel β6subunit forms heterodimers with αvand αf. Methods of controlling cell adhesion using the β6-containing integrins are also provided.

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