An integrin heterodimer and an alpha subunit thereof

摘要

A recombinant or isolated integrin heterodimer comprising a novel subunit alpha11 in association with a subunit beta is described. The integrin or the subunit alpha11 can be used as marker or target of all types of cells. The integrin or subunit alpha11 thereof can be used as marker or target in different physiological or therapeutic methods. They can also be used as active ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions and vaccines.