Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to be an extracellular matrix structural constituent conferring tensile strength. Predicted to be involved in cartilage development; endochondral ossification; and extracellular matrix organization. Located in cell cortex and extracellular matrix. Part of collagen trimer. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; cartilage; limb; pelvic girdle musculature; and skeletal system. Used to study Schmid metaphyseal chondrodysplasia. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Schmid metaphyseal chondrodysplasia and osteochondrodysplasia. Orthologous to human COL10A1 (collagen type X alpha 1 chain).
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