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GO: Biological Process

integrin activation

Term ID
GO:0033622
Synonyms
  • integrin complex activation
  • integrin complex assembly
Definition
The aggregation, arrangement and bonding together of an integrin, a heterodimeric adhesion receptor formed by the non-covalent association of particular alpha and beta subunits, that lead to the increased affinity of the integrin for its extracellular ligands. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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negatively regulated by
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Phenotype
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