Cell-matrix interactions in muscle disease.
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Summary, in English
The extracellular matrix provides a solid scaffold and signals to cells through extracellular matrix receptors. The cell-matrix interactions are crucial for normal biological processes and when disrupted they may lead to pathological processes. In particular, the biological importance of extracellular matrix-cell membrane-cytoskeleton interactions in skeletal muscle is accentuated by the number of inherited muscle diseases caused by mutations in proteins conferring these interactions. In this review we will introduce laminins, collagens, dystroglycan, integrins, dystrophin and sarcoglycans. Mutations in corresponding genes cause various forms of muscular dystrophy. The muscle disorders will be presented as well as advances toward development of treatment. Copyright © 2011 Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Department/s
Publishing year
2012
Language
English
Pages
200-218
Publication/Series
Journal of Pathology
Volume
226
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Document type
Journal article
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Topic
- Cell and Molecular Biology
Status
Published
Research group
- Muscle Biology
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 0022-3417