Preferred Label : Integrin Signaling Pathway;
Alternative definition : BIOCARTA: Integrins are cell surface receptors that interact with the extracellular
matrix and mediate intracellular signals in response to the extracellular matrix including
cellular shape, mobility, and progression through the cell cycle. Integrins do not
themselves possess a kinase domain or enzymatic activity but rely on association with
other signaling molecules to transmit signals. Interactions between the extracellular
matrix and the actin cytoskeleton commonly take place at focal adhesions on the cell
surface that contain localized concentrations of integrins, signaling molecules, and
cytoskeletal elements. Talin forms a direct interaction with the integrin cytoplasmic
domain, and interacts with cytoskeletal elements (actin) and signaling factors. Paxillin
and CAS also localize in focal adhesions and may serve as a scaffold for other integrin
signaling components like FAK and src. Interaction of FAK, CAS and src may be required
for integrin regulation of cell cycle progression. The CrkL adaptor protein may regulate
downstream integrin signaling. Growth factor signaling pathways and the caveolin receptor
exhibit important cross talk with integrin receptors in cellular responses like activation
of map kinase, proliferation and motility. (This definition may be outdated - see
the DesignNote.);
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staff. Additionally, BioCarta is no longer updating its pathway data; thus, the BIOCARTA
Definition might be outdated or inaccurate. Please see the Terms and Conditions for
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Biocarta ID : h_integrinPathway;
Origin ID : C39131;
UMLS CUI : C1512812;
Semantic type(s)
has_gene_product_element
pathway_has_gene_element