ITGAV encodes integrin alpha chain V. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain. Alpha V undergoes post-translational cleavage to yield disulfide-linked heavy and light chains, that combine with multiple integrin beta chains to form different integrins. Among the known associating beta chains (beta chains 1,3,5,6, and 8; 'ITGB1', 'ITGB3', 'ITGB5', 'ITGB6', and 'ITGB8'), each can interact with extracellular matrix ligands; the alpha V beta 3 integrin, perhaps the most studied of these, is referred to as the Vitronectin receptor (VNR). In addition to adhesion, many integrins are known to facilitate signal transduction.[2]
Alpha V class integrins
In mammals the integrins that include alpha-V are :
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Further reading
Horton MA (May 1997). "The alpha v beta 3 integrin "vitronectin receptor"". The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology. 29 (5): 721–5. doi:10.1016/S1357-2725(96)00155-0. PMID9251239.
Porter JC, Hogg N (October 1998). "Integrins take partners: cross-talk between integrins and other membrane receptors". Trends in Cell Biology. 8 (10): 390–6. doi:10.1016/S0962-8924(98)01344-0. PMID9789327.
Sajid M, Stouffer GA (February 2002). "The role of alpha(v)beta3 integrins in vascular healing". Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 87 (2): 187–93. PMID11858476.