Nectins and nectin-like molecules (Necls) have recently emerged as cell adhesion molecules that have a variety of cellular functions, including cell movement, proliferation, differentiation, ...

The adhesion of cells to the surrounding extracellular matrix and their stimulation by soluble growth factors provide the environmental cues necessary to control a cell's decision to survive, ...

Cerebral cavernous malformations are acquired vascular anomalies that constitute a common cause of central nervous system hemorrhage and stroke. The past 2 decades have seen a remarkable increase in ...

cAMP is a universal second messenger that plays central roles in cardiovascular regulation influencing gene expression, cell morphology, and function. A crucial step toward a better understanding of ...