BackgroundThe product of this gene belongs to the integrin alpha chain family. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha subunit and a beta subunit that function in cell surface adhesion and signaling. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate light and heavy chains that comprise the alpha 5 subunit. This subunit associates with the beta 1 subunit to form a fibronectin receptor. This integrin may promote tumor invasion, and higher expression of this gene may be correlated with shorter survival time in lung cancer patients. Note that the integrin alpha 5 and integrin alpha V subunits are encoded by distinct genes. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2015]
ImmunogenA synthetic peptide of human Integrin alpha 5
Storage/StabilityStore at -20°C. Supplied in 50mM Tris-Glycine(pH 7.4), 0.15M NaCl, 40% Glycerol, 0.01% sodium azide and 0.05% BSA. Stable for 12 months from date of receipt.
Western blot detection of Integrin alpha 5 in K562,3T3 cell lysates using Integrin alpha 5 antibody(1:1000 diluted).
Western blot analysis of extracts from Rat heart,Mouse kidney tissue using db11971 at 1:3000.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human breast cancer using db11971 antibody.