aggregation factor

A protein that forms cross links between the cell membranes of different cells to bind them together to form tissues.

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Ginkgolide B, a component of Ginkgo biloba, is a known platelet aggregation factor antagonist, and the herb, alone or with analgesics, has been associated with intracranial bleeding events.

Bleeding risk with herbal products deserves attention

In sponges, cell adhesion is mainly achieved through species-specific interactions of a type of proteoglycan molecule termed aggregation factor (AF).

Immunocytochemical detection of integrins [[alpha].sub.3] and [[beta].sub.1] in allografts of the marine sponge, Microciona prolifera

Studies of the Microciona aggregation factor (MAF) have thus far been focused upon its self-binding characteristics.

Adhesion of a Viral Envelope Protein to a Non-Self-Binding Domain of the Aggregation Factor in the Marine Sponge Microciona prolifera

The aggregation factor (MAF) of Microciona sponge is depicted as a species specific, adhesive proteoglycan molecule configured as a sunburst-type structure with a central ring, or core, from which numerous elongated arms project (1).

Hyaluronic acid-receptor binding demonstrated by synthetic adhesive proteoglycan peptide constructs and by cell receptors on the marine sponge Microciona prolifera

The cell surface sugar residues, as defined by these lectin probes, may bind to the aggregation factor (MAF) or to endogenous lectins; they may also function as adhesins towards bacteria, algae, etc.

Cell localization of lectin binding in Microciona prolifera sponge

Furthermore, a sponge aggregation factor has been revealed that is a sulfated polysac-charide (Coombe and Parish, 1988).

Bivalve mollusc hemocyte behaviors: characterization of hemocyte aggregation and adhesion and their inhibition in the California mussel (Mytilus californianus)

The aggregation factors present in methanol extract of feces of nymphs, males and females of bedbug, C.

Aggregation responses of Cimex hemipterus F. to semiochemicals identified from their excreta