ITGB7
ITGB7 is a gene that encodes the integrin beta-7 protein in humans. This protein is a part of the integrin family, which are integral cell-surface proteins involved in cell adhesion and recognition in a variety of processes including embryogenesis, hemostasis, tissue repair, immune response and metastatic diffusion of tumor cells.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The ITGB7 gene is located on the q arm of chromosome 12 at position 13.2. The gene spans approximately 59.5 kilobases and consists of 16 exons. The ITGB7 protein is a type I membrane protein that forms a heterodimeric complex with various alpha integrins.
Function[edit | edit source]
Integrin beta-7, the protein encoded by the ITGB7 gene, is involved in leukocyte adhesion and transmigration of leukocytes including T cells, B cells, dendritic cells, and macrophages. It is involved in immune response and plays a crucial role in the migration of leukocytes to inflammation sites.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
Mutations in the ITGB7 gene have been associated with inflammatory bowel disease and other autoimmune diseases. The protein is also a potential target for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and certain types of cancer.
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