LAMA5 (Laminin Subunit Alpha 5): LAMA5 is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the laminin family, which is essential for the structure and function of basement membranes in various tissues. Laminins contribute to cell adhesion, differentiation, migration, and signalling. LAMA5 plays an important role in vascular and neural development and has been linked to pathological conditions such as cancer metastasis and fibrosis, where basement membrane integrity is compromised.