Inhibition of CD95-mediated apoptosis through beta 1 integrin in the HSG epithelial cell line.

The HSG cell line serves as a model for salivary gland epithelial progenitor cell differentiation. In order for a progenitor cell to differentiate, the cell must maintain viability within its niche. Studies were designed to elucidate the mechanism for integrin-mediated HSG cell survival.