COL16A1
Developmental stage
Transiently elevated expression during gestation, and decrease at term.
Domain
This sequence defines eighteen different domains, nine triple-helical domains (COL9 to COL1) and ten non-triple-helical domains (NC10 to NC1). The numerous interruptions in the triple helix may make this molecule either elastic or flexible.
Function
Involved in mediating cell attachment and inducing integrin-mediated cellular reactions, such as cell spreading and alterations in cell morphology.
Post-translational modifications
Prolines at the third position of the tripeptide repeating unit (G-X-Y) are hydroxylated in some or all of the chains.
Glycosylated.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the fibril-associated collagens with interrupted helices (FACIT) family.
Tissue Specificity
In papillary dermis, is a component of specialized fibrillin-1-containing microfibrils, whereas in territorial cartilage matrix, it is localized to a discrete population of thin, weakly banded collagen fibrils in association with other collagens (at protein level). In the placenta, where it is found in the amnion, a membranous tissue lining the amniotic cavity. Within the amnion, it is found in an acellular, relatively dense layer of a complex network of reticular fibers. Also located to a fibroblast layer beneath this dense layer. Exists in tissues in association with other types of collagen.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
- Extracellular space
- Extracellular matrix
Alternative names
FP1572, COL16A1, Collagen alpha-1(XVI) chain