Ephrins
Ephrins are a family of proteins that serve as the ligands for the Eph receptor, which is the largest known family of receptor protein-tyrosine kinases. They play a crucial role in the regulation of cell adhesion, repulsion and attraction, which are vital for the processes of neuronal networking. Ephrins and their receptors are also involved in various other biological processes such as angiogenesis, cancer, and immune response.
Classification[edit | edit source]
Ephrins are classified into two classes: ephrin-As (glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored to the cell membrane) and ephrin-Bs (transmembrane proteins). The Eph receptors also have two classes: EphA and EphB. The binding of ephrins and their receptors follows the rule of class specificity, with EphA binding to ephrin-A and EphB binding to ephrin-B. However, there are exceptions to this rule, such as EphA4 and EphB2, which can bind to both classes of ephrins.
Function[edit | edit source]
Ephrins and their receptors are involved in the regulation of various biological processes. They play a crucial role in the development of the nervous system, particularly in the formation of neuronal networks. They regulate cell adhesion, repulsion, and attraction, which are vital for axon guidance, synaptic plasticity, and neuronal migration.
In addition to their role in the nervous system, ephrins and their receptors are also involved in angiogenesis, the process of new blood vessel formation. They regulate the migration and adhesion of endothelial cells, which are crucial for angiogenesis.
Ephrins and their receptors also play a role in cancer. They are involved in the regulation of cancer cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. They also play a role in immune response, regulating the migration and function of immune cells.
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