COL6A2

Collagen, type VI, alpha 2

Collagen, type VI, alpha 2

Protein found in humans


Collagen alpha-2(VI) chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL6A2 gene.[5]

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Function

This gene encodes one of the three alpha chains of type VI collagen, a beaded filament collagen found in most connective tissues. The product of this gene contains several domains similar to von Willebrand factor type A domains. These domains have been shown to bind extracellular matrix proteins, an interaction that explains the importance of this collagen in organizing matrix components. Mutations in this gene are associated with Bethlem myopathy 1, Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy 1, and autosomal recessive myosclerosis myopathy.[6][7] Three transcript variants have been identified for this gene.[5]


References

  1. "Human PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. "Mouse PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  3. "COLLAGEN, TYPE VI, ALPHA-2; COL6A2". www.omim.org. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  4. Merlini L, Martoni E, Grumati P, Sabatelli P, Squarzoni S, Urciuolo A, Ferlini A, Gualandi F, Bonaldo P (2008-10-14). "Autosomal recessive myosclerosis myopathy is a collagen VI disorder". Neurology. 71 (16): 1245–1253. doi:10.1212/01.wnl.0000327611.01687.5e. ISSN 1526-632X. PMID 18852439. S2CID 21554344.

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