Integrin .beta. subunit and uses thereof
US5962643A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K16/30
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides substantially pure integrins containing a novel .beta. subunit designated as .beta..sub.6. The novel .beta..sub.6 subunit forms heterodimers with .alpha..sub.V and .alpha..sub.F. Methods of controlling cell adhesion using the B.sub.6 -containing integrins are also provided.
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