Collagen type 15, a-1 (COL15A1) is a glycoprotein which is expressed in the basement membrane. It is a 1388 amino acid protein. The gene encoding COL15A1 is localized in human chromosome 9q21-q22.
Synonyms: Anti-Collagen alpha-1(XV) chain precursor
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Biochem Physiol Actions: Collagen type 15, a-1 (COL15A1) has an important role in maintaining the structure of the extracellular matrix. It acts as a tumor suppressor in carcinoma cells and aids in the adherence of the cells to collagen I. Absence of COL15A1 in mice results in degenerating endothelial cells in the heart and skeletal muscles.
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