| laminin | <protein> Link proteins of basal lamina, consist of an A chain (400 kD) and two B chains (200 kD). Each subunit contains at least 12 repeats of the EGF like domain. The first laminin studied was from mouse EHS cells, but it is now becoming clear that different forms of laminin occur. In laminin from placenta the A chain is replaced with merosin, in laminin found near the neuromuscular junction the B1 chain is replaced by s laminin (synapse laminin). Laminin induces adhesion and spreading of many cell types and promotes the outgrowth of neurites in culture. (27 Jun 1999) |
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| laminin receptor | A receptor found in many cell types that binds laminin and has a role in cell attachment and neurite outgrowth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laminiplantar | <ornithology> Having the tarsus covered behind with a horny sheath continuous on both sides, as in most singing birds, except the larks. Origin: Lamina + L. Planta sole of the foot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| laminitis | <veterinary> Inflammation of the laminae or fleshy plates along the coffin bone of a horse; founder. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |