Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to enable collagen binding activity and platelet-derived growth factor binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including extracellular matrix organization; lung development; and skeletal muscle tissue development. Located in sarcolemma. Is active in several cellular components, including lysosome; myofibril; and sarcoplasmic reticulum. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; heart and pericardium; and sensory organ. Used to study Bethlem myopathy and Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Bethlem myopathy and Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy 1A. Orthologous to human COL6A1 (collagen type VI alpha 1 chain).
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