Term Name: | integrin alpha-X |
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Synonyms: | CD11 antigen-like family member C, CD11c, ITGAX, Leu M5, leukocyte adhesion glycoprotein p150,95 alpha chain, leukocyte adhesion receptor p150,95 |
Definition: | An integrin alpha with A domain that is a translation product of the human ITGAX gene or a 1:1 ortholog thereof. Integrin alpha-X complexed with beta-2 is a receptor for fibrinogen. It recognizes the sequence GPR in fibrinogen. It mediates cell-cell interaction during inflammatory responses. It is especially important in monocyte adhesion and chemotaxis. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [PR:000001013] |