Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor Alpha

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (1089 aa, ~123 kDa) is encoded by the human PDGFRA gene. This protein is involved in ligand binding, tyrosine phosphorylation and receptor signaling.

**Synonyms:** - Alpha Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor - Alpha-Type Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor - CD140 Antigen-Like Family Member A - CD140a - CD140a Antigen - EC 2.7.10.1 - PDGF-R-Alpha - PDGFR-2 - PDGFR-Alpha - PDGFRA - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Alpha Receptor - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor 2 - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor Alpha Polypeptide