# The role and regulation of integrins in cell migration and invasion

*PRI Rank #2 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #2 |
| 18m citations | 142 |
| Journal | Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41580-024-00777-1 |
| Corresponding authors | Johanna Ivaska |
| Institution | Turku Bioscience Centre, Finland |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/cell-adhesion-molecules-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41580-024-00777-1](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41580-024-00777-1)

## Topics

Integrin · Cell migration · Cell invasion · integrin regulation · Focal adhesions · Extracellular matrix · Integrin signaling · Integrin activation · cytoskeletal dynamics · Integrin trafficking · Cell migration · integrin-mediated adhesion · Rho GTPases · Focal adhesion kinase · matrix metalloproteinases

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