Chapter 5. Integrin Trafficking

  1. Prof. Dr. Susan E. LaFlamme2,
  2. Prof. Andrew P. Kowalczyk3
  1. Prof. Dr. Susan E. LaFlamme2,
  2. Feng Shi1,
  3. Jane Sottile1

Published Online: 11 APR 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9783527622092.ch5

Cell Junctions: Adhesion, Development, and Disease

Cell Junctions: Adhesion, Development, and Disease

How to Cite

LaFlamme, S. E., Shi, F. and Sottile, J. (2008) Integrin Trafficking, in Cell Junctions: Adhesion, Development, and Disease (eds S. E. LaFlamme and A. P. Kowalczyk), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527622092.ch5

Editor Information

  1. 2

    Albany Medical College, Center for Cell Biology and Cancer Research, 47 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208, USA

  2. 3

    Emory University School of Medicine, Departments of Cell Biology and Dermatology, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA

Author Information

  1. 1

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute, 221 Bailey Road, West Henrietta, NY 14586, USA

  2. 2

    Albany Medical College, Center for Cell Biology and Cancer Research, 47 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 11 APR 2008
  2. Published Print: 26 MAR 2008

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527318827

Online ISBN: 9783527622092

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Keywords:

  • cell junctions;
  • cell–matrix junctions;
  • integrin trafficking;
  • historical perspective;
  • clathrin;
  • lipid rafts;
  • internalization;
  • occupied integrins;
  • unoccupied integrins;
  • integrin cytoplasmic domains;
  • endocytosis of microbial pathogens;
  • cell adhesion regulation;
  • cell migration regulation

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Historical Perspective

  • Clathrin versus Lipid Rafts

  • Internalization of Occupied versus Unoccupied Integrins

  • Regulation of Integrin Trafficking

  • The Role of Integrin Cytoplasmic Domains

  • Integrin-Dependent Endocytosis of Microbial Pathogens

  • Regulation of Cell Adhesion and Migration by Integrin Trafficking

  • The Regulation of Integrin Trafficking by Cell Adhesion

  • Integrin Trafficking and ECM Remodeling

  • Conclusions

  • Acknowledgments

  • References