Alpha-v beta-5 explained

α_Vβ₅ is a type of integrin that binds to matrix macromolecules and proteinases and thereby stimulates angiogenesis. However, it inhibits angiogenesis.^[1]

It consists of two components, integrin alpha V and integrin beta 5.

Notes and References

1. Sheppard D . Endothelial integrins and angiogenesis: not so simple anymore . J. Clin. Invest. . 110 . 7 . 913–4 . October 2002 . 12370267 . 151161 . 10.1172/JCI16713 .