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Integrin alpha1
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Definition
: An integrin alpha subunit that binds COLLAGEN and LAMININ though its I domain. It combines with INTEGRIN BETA1 to form the heterodimer INTEGRIN ALPHA1BETA1.
Other names
alpha Subunit, VLA-
1; VLA 1 alpha Subunit; Integrin, alpha1; Antigen, CD49a; alpha1 Integrin; VLA-
1 alpha Subunit; Integrin alpha(1); CD49a Antigen; CD49a Antigens; Antigens, CD49a