Function |
Integrin alpha-IIb/beta-3 is a receptor for
fibronectin, fibrinogen, plasminogen, prothrombin, thrombospondin and
vitronectin. It recognizes the sequence R-G-D in a wide array of
ligands. It 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 cell surface. |