ASLN antibody, ATS antibody, CA54 antibody, RGD1565499 antibody, col4a5 antibody, fj65e07 antibody, im:7157877 antibody, si:ch211-174g17.1 antibody, wu:fj65e07 antibody, collagen type IV alpha 5 chain antibody, collagen, type IV, alpha 5 antibody, collagen, type IV, alpha 1 antibody, COL4A5 antibody, Col4a5 antibody, col4a1 antibody, LOC100285389 antibody
Background
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: COL4A5