An integrin alpha subunit that primarily associates with INTEGRIN BETA1 or INTEGRIN BETA4 to form laminin-binding heterodimers. Integrin alpha6 has two alternatively spliced isoforms: integrin alpha6A and integrin alpha6B, which differ in their cytoplasmic domains and are regulated in a tissue-specific and developmental stage-specific manner.
Also Known As:
CD49f Antigen; Integrin alpha6A; alpha(6) Integrin; alpha6 Integrin; Antigen, CD49f; Integrin, alpha6; alpha6, Integrin; alpha6A, Integrin; alpha6B, Integrin; Antigens, CD49f; CD49f Antigens; Integrin alpha6B