Integrins are important cell surface receptors named cell adhesion molecules that mediate
cell–cell, cell–matrix, and cell–pathogen interactions. Integrins exist as obligate …

Pathogens interact with host tissues in a manner that allows their survival and multiplication
within these sites as well as their spread to a new host. Pathogens have adopted numerous …

Numerous pathogens express adhesive proteins to directly or indirectly associate with
integrins. It is well established that by targeting integrins, microbes not only establish an …

When searching for their favorite host tissues, animal viruses frequently attach to cell-surface
receptors that have key roles in normal cell physiology. Integrins are prime examples of …

Integrins are heterodimeric receptors that mediate important cell functions, including cell
adhesion, migration and tissue organisation. These transmembrane receptors regulate the …

Integrins are a large family of heterodimeric transmembrane cell adhesion receptors. During
the last decade, it has become clear that integrins significantly participate in various host …

Integrins are heterodimeric cell surface receptors which anchor cells to different extracellular
matrix proteins or act as cell-cell receptors. They play pivotal roles not only across a wide …

Many microbial pathogens bind host-cell integrin receptors. These interactions are promoted
either by a host protein binding the microorganism or by a surface-localized ligand encoded …

Integrins are heterodimeric transmembrane receptors that mediate cell-adhesion. 1 With
their extracellular head region, most integrins bind extracellular matrix (ECM) glycoproteins …

Integrins have long been recognized as cell adhesive molecules anchoring cells to the
extracellular matrix. However, recent evidence is emerging that certain integrins can …