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Laminin
Definition 1
A family of basement membrane extracellular basement proteins. Each molecule is composed of 3 nonidentical chains which are arranged in a cross-shaped structure. There are at least 5 alpha, 4 beta, and 3 gamma laminin genes. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
major glycoprotein of basement membrane and other extracellular matrix structures; serves as an adhesive, chemoattractant, and cell activator during neurogenesis and other cell growth events. (NIH CRISP Thesaurus)
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A cavity within the subarachnoid space in front of the lamina terminalis.
