An integrin found on fibroblasts, platelets, endothelial and epithelial cells, and lymphocytes where it functions as a receptor for COLLAGEN and LAMININ. Although originally referred to as the collagen receptor, it is one of several receptors for collagen. Ligand binding to integrin alpha2beta1 triggers a cascade of intracellular signaling, including activation of p38 MAP kinase.
Integrin Alpha2beta1 has been studied across 17 research domains including 🦴 Bone & Joint, ✨ Skin & Hair, 🔬 Oncology, 🫘 Kidney, ⏳ Longevity & Aging. The primary research focus is 🦴 Bone & Joint with 54% of studies addressing this area.
This evidence profile for Integrin Alpha2beta1 is generated deterministically from 298 PubMed-indexed studies. All data is corpus-verified with Merkle proofs. BiohacksAI does not provide medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.
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