[HTML][HTML] Kindlin-3 enhances breast cancer progression and metastasis by activating Twist-mediated angiogenesis

K Sossey-Alaoui, E Pluskota, G Davuluri… - The FASEB …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The FERM domain containing protein Kindlin-3 has been recognized as a major regulator of
integrin function in hematopoietic cells, but its role in neoplasia is totally unknown. We have …

Distinct expression profiles and functions of Kindlins in breast cancer

P Azorin, F Bonin, A Moukachar, A Ponceau… - Journal of Experimental …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Kindlin-1,− 2, and− 3 are the three members of the Kindlin family. They
are best known as regulators of integrin functions, contributing to fundamental biological …

[HTML][HTML] Of kindlins and cancer

EF Plow, M Das, K Bialkowska, K Sossey-Alaoui - Discoveries, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abstract Kindlins are 4.1-ezrin-ridixin-moesin (FERM) domain containing proteins. There are
three kindlins in mammals, which share high sequence identity. Kindlin-1 is expressed …

The integrin co-activator Kindlin-3 is expressed and functional in a non-hematopoietic cell, the endothelial cell

K Bialkowska, YQ Ma, K Bledzka… - Journal of Biological …, 2010 - ASBMB
Integrin activation is crucial for numerous cellular responses, including cell adhesion,
migration, and survival. Recent studies in mice have specifically emphasized the vital role of …

Site-specific phosphorylation regulates the functions of kindlin-3 in a variety of cells

K Bialkowska, K Sossey-Alaoui… - Life Science …, 2020 - life-science-alliance.org
Studies of isolated cells, mice, and humans have demonstrated the vital role of the FERM
domain protein kindlin-3 in integrin activation in certain hematopoietic and non …

[HTML][HTML] A novel tumor suppressor function of Kindlin-3 in solid cancer

I Djaafri, F Khayati, S Menashi, J Tost, MP Podgorniak… - Oncotarget, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abstract Kindlin-3 (FERMT-3) is known to be central in hemostasis and thrombosis control
and its deficiency disrupts platelet aggregation and causes Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency …

The integrin coactivator kindlin-2 plays a critical role in angiogenesis in mice and zebrafish

E Pluskota, JJ Dowling, N Gordon… - Blood, The Journal …, 2011 - ashpublications.org
Kindlin-2, a widely distributed cytoskeletal protein, has been implicated in integrin activation,
and its absence is embryonically lethal in mice and causes severe developmental defects in …

Expression of kindlin-3 in melanoma cells impedes cell migration and metastasis

C Feng, WK Wee, H Chen, LT Ong, J Qu… - Cell Adhesion & …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Kindlins are a small family of 4.1-ezrin-radixin-moesin (FERM)-containing cytoplasmic
proteins. Kindlin-3 is expressed in platelets, hematopoietic cells, and endothelial cells …

Role of the focal adhesion protein kindlin-1 in breast cancer growth and lung metastasis

S Sin, F Bonin, V Petit, D Meseure… - Journal of the …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Background Fermitin family member 1 (FERMT1, Kindlin-1) is an epithelial-specific regulator
of integrin functions and is associated with Kindler syndrome, a genetic disorder …

Kindlins: roles in development and cancer progression

J Zhan, H Zhang - The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell …, 2018 - Elsevier
The Kindlins are FERM domain proteins comprising three members (Kindlin-1,-2 and-3)
which are evolutionarily conserved. Kindlins bind with β-integrin cytoplasmic tails and …