NCIt synonyms : Very Late Antigen-4; Alpha4/Beta1; Very Late Activation Antigen-4; CD49d-CD29; VLA4; CD49d/CD29; Alpha-4/Beta-1; VLA-4; VLA-4 Receptor; Alpha4Beta1 Integrin; Integrin Alpha-4/Beta-1; Integrin alpha4beta1;
NCIt definition : Integrin alpha4/beta1 is a protein complex comprised of a heterodimer of integrin
alpha4 and integrin beta1. This complex plays a role in cell-cell adhesion, cell-matrix
adhesion, inflammation, hematopoietic cell homing and immune system function.;
NCIt note : Integrin alpha4/beta1 binds to VCAM-1 expressed on leukocyte plasma membranes.;