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Integrin alpha5

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Definition: This integrin alpha subunit combines with INTEGRIN BETA1 to form a receptor (INTEGRIN ALPHA5BETA1) that binds FIBRONECTIN and LAMININ. It undergoes posttranslational cleavage into a heavy and a light chain that are connected by disulfide bonds.      Other names alphaF, Integrin; alpha5, Integrin; alpha Chain, VLA-5; VLA 5 alpha Chain; Integrin, alpha5; Ic, Platelet Glycoprotein; Glycoprotein Ic, Platelet; Chain, VLA-5 alpha; Antigen, CD49e; alpha5 Integrin; alpha(5) Integrin; VLA-5 alpha Chain; Platelet Glycoprotein Ic; Integrin alphaF; CD49e Antigen; CD49e Antigens; Antigens, CD49e

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