Integrins are integral transmembrane glycoproteins composed of noncovalently linked alpha and beta chains. They participate in cell adhesion as well as cell-surface mediated signalling. This gene encodes an integrin alpha chain and is expressed at high levels in chondrocytes, where it is transcriptionally regulated by AP-2epsilon and Ets-1. The protein encoded by this gene binds to collagen. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2014],
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Function:
Domain:The integrin I-domain (insert) is a VWFA domain. Integrins with I-domains do not undergo protease cleavage.,Function:Integrin alpha-10/beta-1 is a receptor for collagen.,similarity:Belongs to the integrin alpha chain family.,similarity:Contains 1 VWFA domain.,similarity:Contains 7 FG-GAP repeats.,subunit:Heterodimer of an alpha and a beta subunit. Alpha-10 associates with beta-1.,tissue specificity:Widely expressed with highest expression in muscle and heart. Found in articular cartilage.,
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Cellular Localization:
Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.
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Tissue Expression:
Widely expressed with highest expression in muscle and heart. Found in articular cartilage.