[Integrins and cadherins: two superfamilies of adhesive receptors]. / Intégrines et cadhérines: deux superfamilles de récepteurs adhésifs.

ABSTRACT

In this paper, two adhesive receptors are presented. The first one, the integrin alpha IIb beta 3 is implied in platelet aggregation following vascular damage. The second one is the VE-cadherin, which is specifically expressed on endothelial cells and participates in the maintenance of endothelium integrity. Their structures and their physiological roles are discussed.