Background
ITGAL encodes the integrin alpha L chain. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain. This I-domain containing alpha integrin combines with the beta 2 chain (ITGB2) to form the integrin lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1), which is expressed on all leukocytes. LFA-1 plays a central role in leukocyte intercellular adhesion through interactions with its ligands, ICAMs 1-3 (intercellular adhesion molecules 1 through 3), and also functions in lymphocyte costimulatory signaling. Involved in a variety of immune phenomena including leukocyte-endothelial cell interaction, cytotoxic T-cell mediated killing, and antibody dependent killing by granulocytes and monocytes. Contributes to natural killer cell cytotoxicity.
Alternative Names
CD11A; LFA-1; ITGAL
Cellular Localization
Plasma membrane
Involvement in Disease
Diseases associated with ITGAL include Immune-Complex Glomerulonephritis and Chronic Venous Insufficiency.
Related Pathways
Its related pathways are Integrin Pathway and Degradation of the extracellular matrix.
Function
Integrin ITGAL/ITGB2 is the receptor for ICAM1, ICAM2, ICAM3 and ICAM4. The integrin ITGAL/ITGB2 is the receptor for F11R (PubMed:11812992, PubMed:15528364). Integin ITGAL/ITGB2 is the receptor for the secreted ubiquitin-like protein ISG15; this interaction is mediated by ITGAL (PubMed: 29100055). Participate in a variety of immune phenomena, including leukocyte-endothelial cell interaction, cytotoxic T cell-mediated killing, and antibody-dependent killing of granulocytes and monocytes. Contribute to natural killer cell toxicity (PubMed: 15356110). Participate in the adhesion and transport of leukocytes including T cells and neutrophils (PubMed:11812992). There is a need to generate common lymphoid progenitor cells in the bone marrow, demonstrating its role in lymphogenesis (through similarity). The integrin ITGAL/ITGB2 is related to ICAM3 and contributes to the phagocytosis of macrophages and neutrophils (PubMed:23775590).
Post-translational modifications
In resting T-cells, up to 40% of surface ITGAL is constitutively phosphorylated. Phosphorylation causes conformational changes needed for ligand binding and is necessary for activation by some physiological agents.
Biologic Classification
Protein Based Therapies
Monoclonal antibody (mAb)
Description
Efalizumab, sold under the trade name Raptiva, is a drug previously used to treat autoimmune diseases. Efalizumab binds to the CD11a subunit of lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1, and was originally used to treat psoriasis. .
Indication
Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Synonyms
anti-CD11a, antiCD11 alpha, Efalizumab