[HTML][HTML] Biochemical signals and biological responses elicited by the focal adhesion kinase

MD Schaller - Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Molecular Cell …, 2001 - Elsevier
MD Schaller
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Molecular Cell Research, 2001Elsevier
The focal adhesion kinase, FAK, is an important component of an integrin-dependent
signaling pathway, which functions to transmit signals from the extracellular matrix into the
cytoplasm. FAK is an essential gene product, since the fak−/− mouse exhibits embryonic
lethality. A number of important biological processes, including cell motility and cell survival,
are controlled by integrin-dependent signals and FAK has been implicated in regulating
these processes. This review will focus upon recent findings providing insight into the …
The focal adhesion kinase, FAK, is an important component of an integrin-dependent signaling pathway, which functions to transmit signals from the extracellular matrix into the cytoplasm. FAK is an essential gene product, since the fak−/− mouse exhibits embryonic lethality. A number of important biological processes, including cell motility and cell survival, are controlled by integrin-dependent signals and FAK has been implicated in regulating these processes. This review will focus upon recent findings providing insight into the mechanisms by which FAK transmits biochemical signals and elicits biological effects.
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