Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser is an integrin-binding sequence that inhibits integrin receptor function. It decreases systemic inflammation via inhibition of collagen-triggered activation of leukocytes and attenuates expression of inflammatory cytokines, MMP-9, and iNOS
Gly-Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser (GRGDS) is a cell binding protein domain derived from the cell-binding region of fibronectin. Osteopontin uses this motif for cell adhesion.