Receptors, Very Late Antigen

**Definition:** Members of the integrin family appearing late after T-cell activation. They are a family of proteins initially identified at the surface of stimulated T-cells, but now identified on a variety of cell types. At least six VLA antigens have been identified as heterodimeric adhesion receptors consisting of a single common beta-subunit and different alpha-subunits.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.705.408.850

**Synonyms:** - Receptors, Very Late Activation Antigen - Very Late Activation Antigen Receptors - Receptor, Very Late Antigen - Very Late Antigen Receptors - VLA Receptors - Receptors, VLA - VLA Activation Antigens - VLA Protein Complex - VLA Differentiation Antigens