COL8A1 Proteins

Protein Information

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.

Synonyms

C3orf7; cell proliferation-inducing protein 41; COL8A1; Col8a-1; collagen alpha-1(VIII) chain; collagen type VIII alpha 1; collagen VIII, alpha-1 polypeptide; collagen, type VIII, alpha 1; endothelial collagen; procollagen type VIII alpha 1; procollagen, type VIII, alpha 1; smag-64; smooth muscle cell-expressed and macrophage conditioned medium-induced protein smag-64; Vastatin