ITGA2 Antibody, KO Validated

This gene encodes the alpha subunit of a transmembrane receptor for collagens and related proteins. The encoded protein forms a heterodimer with a beta subunit and mediates the adhesion of platelets and other cell types to the extracellular matrix. Loss of the encoded protein is associated with bleeding disorder platelet-type 9. Antibodies against this protein are found in several immune disorders, including neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia. This gene is located adjacent to a related alpha subunit gene. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

ITGA2, Alpha2 integrin, BR, CD49b antigen, CD49B, Integrin alpha2, Integrin Alpha 2, Integrin alpha-2, HPA-5, VLA-2, VLAA2, VLA-2 subunit alpha, Collagen receptor, GPIa, Platelet antigen Br, Platelet glycoprotein GPIa, VLA2 receptor, alpha-2 subunit