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Laminin necklace | sterling silver
The scaffolding protein of basement membranes a cross-shaped glycoprotein that anchors cells to their environment.
The Science of Laminin
Laminin is a large heterotrimeric glycoprotein composed of alpha, beta, and gamma chains assembled into a characteristic asymmetric cross shape. It is a major component of the basement membrane the thin layer of extracellular matrix that underlies epithelial and endothelial cells and surrounds muscle fibres and peripheral nerves. Laminin mediates cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, and differentiation through interactions with integrin receptors. Over 16 laminin isoforms are encoded in the human genome, each with distinct tissue distribution and function.
A Meaningful Gift for Science Lovers
A piece for cell biologists, matrix researchers, and anyone who works at the interface of cells and their environment.
- For the cell biologist or biochemist who works with extracellular matrix
- For a developmental biologist studying cell migration or tissue formation
- For a neuroscientist laminin is critical for peripheral nerve repair
- As a distinctive piece with an instantly recognisable cross shape
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FAQ
Q: Would a cell biologist or tissue engineer find meaning in this?
A: Yes. Laminin is the protein that anchors cells to the extracellular matrix. For anyone studying tissue structure or cellular biology, this is fundamental.
Q: What's the visual story of laminin?
A: Laminin forms a cross shape, four arms extending from a center point. This geometry shows how cells recognize and attach to their scaffolding. It's architecture at the molecular scale.
Q: What are the material and chain defaults?
A: Sterling silver, 45cm chain. We have variants available. DHL Express ships worldwide.
Q: Is this a thoughtful gift for a tissue biologist?
A: Yes. It celebrates the protein framework that holds biology together.
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