Definition: Members of the integrin family appearing late after T-cell activation. They are a family of proteins initially identified at the surface of stimulated T-cells, but now identified on a variety of cell types. At least six VLA antigens have been identified as heterodimeric adhesion receptors consisting of a single common beta-subunit and different alpha-subunits.
Other names VLA Protein Complex; Receptors, VLA; Protein Complex, VLA; Differentiation Antigens, VLA; Antigens, VLA Differentiation; Antigens, VLA Activation; Activation Antigens, VLA; Very Late Antigen Receptors; Very Late Activation Antigen Receptors; VLA Receptors; VLA Differentiation Antigens; VLA Activation Antigens; Receptors, Very Late Activation Antigen; Receptor, Very Late Antigen
