Cd49d
Synonym(s)
alpha 4 Integrin; VLA-4
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Markers for: monocytes, lymphocytes, eosinophils
Structure: 150 kDa
Note: CD49d binds to CD29 and binds fibronectin, MadCAM-1 ( MadCAM-1, an acronym for "mucosal addressin cell adhesion molecule 1", also called "mucosal addressin", a surface molecule on mucosal cells that is recognized by the surface proteins L-selectin and VLA-4 of lymphocytes. MAdCAM-1 enables the homing of lymphocytes (= so-called homing receptor) in mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue = MALT), and VCAM-1.
(see below) Cluster of differentiation