FAK Structure and Regulation by Membrane Interactions and Force in Focal Adhesions

Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase with key roles in the regulation of cell adhesion migration, proliferation and survival. In cancer FAK is a major driver of invasion and metastasis and its upregulation is associated with poor patient prognosis. FAK is autoinhibited in th...

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Main Authors: Paula Tapial Martínez, Pilar López Navajas, Daniel Lietha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/10/2/179