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The small GTP-binding protein rho regulates the assembly of focal adhesions and actin stress fibers in response to growth factors

Cell · 1992 · Vol. 70(3) · pp. 389–399

Anne J. Ridley✉(Institute of Cancer Research)Alan Hall(Institute of Cancer Research)

Cellular Mechanics and Interactions Skin and Cellular Biology Research Cell Adhesion Molecules ResearchFocal adhesionStress fiberMembrane rufflingLysophosphatidic acidCell biologyBiologyCytoskeletonActinActin cytoskeletonSignal transduction

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ActinsAnimalsAutoradiographyBloodCell AdhesionCell MembraneCytoskeletonElectrophoresis, Polyacrylamide GelFluorescent Antibody TechniqueGrowth SubstancesPhospholipids3T3 CellsVinculinGTP-Binding ProteinsMice

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