Methods of expressing integrin β6 subunits
US7291475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2024 |
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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 β subunit designated as β6. The novel β6 subunit forms heterodimers with αv and αf. Methods of controlling cell adhesion using the β6-containing integrins are also provided.
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