ISSN:
1546-170X
Source:
Nature Archives 1869 - 2009
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
[Auszug] A ubiquitous cell adhesion receptor, CD44, preferentially binds hyaluronan, a poly-saccharide macromolecule that is present in most extracellular matrices. Hyaluronan molecules have large hydrodynamic volumes that entrap substantial amounts of water and can therefore control tissue hydration ...
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nm0695-558
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