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Vitronectin

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Vitronectin Definition

This protein is a member of the pexin family. It is found in serum and tissues and promotes cell adhesion and spreading, inhibits the membrane-damaging effect of the terminal cytolytic complement pathway, and binds to several serpin serine protease inhibitors. It is a secreted protein and exists in either a single chain form or a clipped, two chain form held together by a disulfide bond. (LocusLink)

Vitronectin Synonyms

Vitronectin, Complement S-Protein, Epibolin, Serum Spreading Factor, Somatomedin B, VTN

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