2008
The N-Terminal Domain of Nogo-A Inhibits Cell Adhesion and Axonal Outgrowth by an Integrin-Specific Mechanism
Hu F, Strittmatter SM. The N-Terminal Domain of Nogo-A Inhibits Cell Adhesion and Axonal Outgrowth by an Integrin-Specific Mechanism. Journal Of Neuroscience 2008, 28: 1262-1269. PMID: 18234903, PMCID: PMC2856844, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.1068-07.2008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell adhesionFocal adhesion kinase activationN-terminal domainAxonal outgrowthInhibits cell adhesionAxonal growth conesCNS axon regenerationKinase activationCertain integrinsIntegrin activatorIntegrin beta1Widespread expressionExtracellular matrixSecond domainAlpha5 integrinUnknown mechanismIntegrinsGrowth conesNogo-A proteinCell linesAlpha6 integrinNogo-66 receptorAxonal growthAdult brainOutgrowth
2003
Chapter 267 Semaphorins and their Receptors in Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Schmidt E, Togashi H, Strittmatter S. Chapter 267 Semaphorins and their Receptors in Vertebrates and Invertebrates. 2003, 877-881. DOI: 10.1016/b978-012124546-7/50628-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFunctions of semaphorinsNervous system developmentMalignant lung cellsCentral nervous system developmentVertebrate semaphorinsNon-neuronal cellsCytoplasmic localizationAdult tissuesSemaphorin familyExpression of Sema4DWidespread expressionSemaphorinsOlfactory neuronsGuidance cuesCertain receptorsGrowth conesT lymphocyte activationRetraction of axonsAntagonistic activityReduced levelsCardiovascular abnormalitiesCertain neuronsAttractantsImmune systemLung cells