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fo·cal ad·he·sion

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  1. Focal adhesion

    In cell biology, focal adhesions (also cell–matrix adhesions or FAs) are large macromolecular assemblies through which mechanical force and regulatory signals are transmitted between the extracellular matrix (ECM) and an interacting cell. More precisely, focal adhesions are the sub-cellular structures that mediate the regulatory effects (i.e., signaling events) of a cell in response to ECM adhesion.Focal adhesions serve as the mechanical linkages to the ECM, and as a biochemical signaling hub to concentrate and direct numerous signaling proteins at sites of integrin binding and clustering.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of focal adhesion in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of focal adhesion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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