Integrin Ligand (IMAGE)

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Integrin Ligand

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The ligand (green) fits like a key to a specific integrin (blue/red) on the surface of the tumor's cell membrane (beige). One of the ligand's amino acids, a lysine, can be used to attach diagnostic or anti tumor substances.

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Francesco S. di Leva, Luciana Marinelli / Università di Napoli Federico II

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