Glycoproteins found on the surfaces of cells, particularly in fibrillar structures. The proteins are lost or reduced when these cells undergo viral or chemical transformation. They are highly susceptible to proteolysis and are substrates for activated blood coagulation factor viii. The forms present in plasma are called cold-insoluble globulins. â...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: fī′brō-nek′tinz Definitions: 1. High molecular weight multifunctional glycoproteins found on cell surface membranes and in blood plasma and other body fluids. Fibronectins are thought to function as adhesive ligandlike molecules that play a role in contact inhibition; also known as large external tran...
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zetaprotein, fibronectins 1. High molecular weight multifunctional glycoproteins found on cell surface membranes and in blood plasma and other body fluids. Fibronectins are thought to function as adhesive ligandlike molecules that play a role in contact inhibition; also known as large external transformation sensitive protein (LETS), which is reduc...
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