NCIt synonyms : CD49 Antigen-Like Family Member F; CD49f Antigen; CD49f; Integrin Alpha 6; ITGA6; VLA-6;
NCIt definition : Integrin alpha-6 (1130 aa, 127 kDa) is encoded by the human ITGA6 gene. This protein
plays a role in both cell adhesion and laminin binding.;
NCIt note : Integrin alpha-6 forms heterodimeric complexes with either integrin beta-4 or integrin
beta-1.;