NCIt definition : Integrin alpha-5 (1049 aa, 115 kDa) is encoded by the human ITGA5 gene. This protein
plays a role in cell-matrix adhesion.;
NCIt note : Integrin alpha-5 is a type I membrane protein that contains 7 FG-GAP repeats and undergoes
post-translational cleavage of the extracellular domain to yield disulfide-linked
heavy and light chains that associate with integrin beta-1. Alpha-5/beta-1 acts as
a fibronectin and fibrinogen receptor. Alpha-5 also may interact with HPS5.;