Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
An extracellular matrix structural constituent. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including circulatory system development; collagen fibril organization; and tendon development. Located in basement membrane. Part of collagen trimer. Is expressed in several structures, including bone; embryo ectoderm; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; and heart. Used to study Ehlers-Danlos syndrome classic type 1. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome classic type 1. Orthologous to human COL5A1 (collagen type V alpha 1 chain).
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