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Receptors, Cytoadhesin

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Definition: A group of INTEGRINS that includes the platelet outer membrane glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa (PLATELET GLYCOPROTEIN GPIIB-IIIA COMPLEX) and the vitronectin receptor (RECEPTORS, VITRONECTIN). They play a major role in cell adhesion and serve as receptors for fibronectin, von Willebrand factor, and vitronectin.  a group of integrins; DF: RECEPT CYTOADHESIN   
Examples Integrin alpha6beta4; Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex; Receptors, Vitronectin 		Other names Receptors, Extracellular Matrix Glycoprotein; Extracellular Matrix Glycoprotein Receptors; Cytoadhesin Receptors

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