COL7A1 (collagen type VII alpha 1 chain) gene codes for type VII collagen. It is located on human chromosome 3p. It is expressed by keratinocytes and fibroblasts. COL7A1 is the important component the anchoring fibrils.
Synonyms: Anti-EBD1; Anti-EBDCT; Anti-EBR1
Storage: -20C
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Biochem Physiol Actions: Mutations in COL7A1 (collagen type VII alpha 1 chain) results in epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa (DEB-Pr) and recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). It is very essential for adhesive connection between the dermis and the epidermal basement membrane zone (BMZ).
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