COL21A1
Description
The COL21A1 (collagen type XXI alpha 1 chain) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 6.
The COL21A1 gene encodes for Collagen alpha-1(XXI) chain, a protein found in the extracellular matrix of blood vessel walls. Smooth muscle cells secrete this protein, which is believed to contribute to the assembly of the vascular network during blood vessel formation.
COL21A1 plays a crucial role in the formation and assembly of blood vessel walls.
COL21A1 is also known as COLA1L, FP633.
