The Itg-Beta3 gene encodes the beta subunit of the platelet membrane adhesive protein receptor complex Itg-Beta3 protein, which belongs to the Integrin class of cell adhesion molecule receptors that share a common heterotrimeric structure with Alpha and Beta subunits. It is a common Beta subunit of the platelet complex and of two other Integrins (Fibronectin and Vitronectin Receptors), which have distinct Alpha subunits. Itg-Beta3 has been implicated in a wide variety of functions, including platelet aggregation and thrombosis and implantation, placentation, angiogenesis, bone remodeling, and tumor progression. Glanzmann Thrombasthenia can result from defects in the genes for either the Itg-Alpha2B or the Itg-Beta3 subunit1) Sujoy Bhattacharya, et al. (2006) Biochem J. August 1; 397 (Pt 3): 437–447Courter DL, et al. (2005) J Biol Chem Apr 01; 280 (13): 12145-12151Chandhoke SK, et al. (2004) J Cell Sci Mar 15; 117 (Pt 8): 1431-1441
Immunogen
Integrin beta3 (Ab-785) antibody was raised against a peptide sequence around aa.783~787 (I-T-Y-R-G) derived from Human Integrin B3/ITGB3.