Function |
Integrin alpha-V/beta-3 (ITGAV:ITGB3) is a
receptor for cytotactin, fibronectin, laminin, matrix
metalloproteinase-2, osteopontin, osteomodulin, prothrombin,
thrombospondin, vitronectin and von Willebrand factor. Integrin
alpha-IIb/beta-3 (ITGA2B:ITGB3) is a receptor for fibronectin,
fibrinogen, plasminogen, prothrombin, thrombospondin and vitronectin.
Integrins alpha-IIb/beta-3 and alpha-V/beta-3 recognize the sequence
R-G-D in a wide array of ligands. Integrin alpha-IIb/beta-3 recognizes
the sequence H-H-L-G-G-G-A-K-Q-A-G-D-V in fibrinogen gamma chain.
Following activation integrin alpha-IIb/beta-3 brings about
platelet/platelet interaction through binding of soluble fibrinogen.
This step leads to rapid platelet aggregation which physically plugs
ruptured endothelial surface. Fibrinogen binding enhances SELP
expression in activated platelets (By similarity). |