Mechanotransduction

Fibronectin, Laminin, and Collagen can bind to receptors (integrins). CD44 is a glycoprotein involved in cell-cell interactions. CD44 is a receptor of hyaluronic acid (HA). Mechanosensitive channels are involved in touch, hearing, and in maintaining osmotic balance.

spinqualitylabelsall models Human glycosylated fibronectin gelatin-binding domain complex with PEG400, dodecaethylene glycol and Zn+2 ions (grey) (PDB code 3m7p) Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image