Description
Vitronectin also known as VTN is a protein that is a member of the pexin family. Vitronectin is an abundant glycoprotein found in serum and the extracellular matrix . Vitronectin interact with glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans. Is recognized by certain members of the integrin family and serves as a cell-to-substrate adhesion molecule. Vitronectin has been speculated to be involved in hemostasis and tumor malignancy.
