Multiple choice

Which of the following given molecules are involved in the gripping of cells to an extracellular matrix?

  1. Integrins

  2. Angiostatin

  3. Interleukins

  4. Cyclins

  5. Promegapoietin

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Explanation

Integrins are a family of transmembrane glycoprotein receptors that mediate cell-matrix. They are involved in the anchoring of cells to an extracellular matrix. They affect tumour progression has made them an appealing target for cancer therapy.