Human ITGB1/CD29 Recombinant Protein (85-010)

Background:

Integrins are heterodimeric proteins made up of alpha and beta subunits. At least 18 alpha and 8 beta subunits have been described in mammals. Integrins not only transmit signals to cells in response to the extracellular environment (outside-in signaling), but also sense intracellular cues to alter their interaction with the extracellular environment (inside-out signaling). Integrin beta-1 can help to regulate cell proliferation, cytoskeletal reorganization, and gene expression. Research studies have integrin beta-1 integrin in various activities including embryonic development, blood vessel, skin, bone, and muscle formation, as well as tumor metastasis and angiogenesis.