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Integrin alpha2
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Definition
: An integrin alpha subunit that primarily combines with INTEGRIN BETA1 to form the INTEGRIN ALPHA2BETA1 heterodimer. It contains a domain which has homology to collagen-binding domains found in von Willebrand factor.
Other names
alpha2, Integrin; alpha Chain, VLA-
2; VLA 2 alpha Chain; Integrin, alpha2; Glycoprotein Ia, Platelet; Chain, VLA-
2 alpha; Antigen, CD49b; alpha2 Integrin; VLA-
2 alpha Chain; Platelet Glycoprotein Ia; CD49b Antigen; GPIa; CD49b Antigens; Antigens, CD49b
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ITGA2B protein, human
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*Integrin alpha2.
Neuroscience 1988;25(1):343