Collagen alpha-6(VI) chain
Function
Collagen VI acts as a cell-binding protein.
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.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the type VI collagen family.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
- Extracellular space
- Extracellular matrix
- Deposed in the extracellular matrix of skeletal muscle.
Alternative names
Collagen alpha-6(VI) chain, COL6A6