Gene:
integrin, alpha D
Gene ID:
198610
Symbol:
ITGAD
Species:
1000
Description:
Integrin alpha-D/beta-2 is a receptor for ICAM3 and VCAM1. May play a role in the atherosclerotic process such as clearing lipoproteins from plaques and in phagocytosis of blood- borne pathogens, particulate matter, and senescent erythrocytes from the blood.