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Integrins are transmembrane proteins that can reversibly link the cytoskeleton of a cell to the extracellular matrix. When there is a transient period during which the cytoskeleton is not linked to the extracellular matrix, the result may be________.

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Integrins are trans-membrane proteins that can reversibly link the cytoskeleton of a cell to the extracellular matrix. When there is a transient period during which the cytoskeleton is not linked to the extracellular matrix, the result may be movement of cell through the extracellular matrix.

Explanation:

  • The adherence of cell to the extracellular matrix is important to maintain the formatuon of tissue and cell-cell communication.
  • Several factors contribute to adhere the cells to the matrix .Among them ,Integrins are one.
  • Integrins are transmembrane proteins that establish a link between the extracellular matrix and the actin filaments of the cytoskeleton.
  • The integrins play a major role as receptors during signal transduction.
  • The activity of the integrins to attatch the cells to the matrix is regulated within the cell.
  • When the integrins are regulated to lose their adhesive activity the cells become free to move through the extracellular matrix.

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