COL4A2 Products

Description

The extensive family of COL gene products (collagens) is composed of several chain types, including fibril-forming interstitial collagens (Types I, II, III and V) and basement membrane collagens (Type IV), each type containing multiple isoforms. Collagens are fibrous, extracellular matrix proteins with high tensile strength and are the major components of connective tissue, such as tendons and cartilage. All collagens contain a triple helix domain and frequently show lateral self-association in order to form complex connective tissues. Several collagens also play a role in cell adhesion, important for maintaining normal tissue architecture and function.

Bioinformatics

Entrez	12827 Mouse 1284 Human
Uniprot	P08572 Human
Product By Gene ID	1284
Alternate Names	canstatin collagen alpha-2(IV) chain collagen, type IV, alpha 2 DKFZp686I14213 FLJ22259 ICH POREN2