NCIt synonyms : Alpha-1 Type 3 Collagen; Alpha-1 Type III Collagen; Alpha1 (III) Collagen; Collagen Type 3 Alpha 1 Chain; Collagen Type III Alpha 1 Chain; COL3A1;
NCIt definition : Collagen alpha-1(III) chain (1466 aa, 139 kDa) is encoded by the human COL3A1 gene.
This protein plays a role in connective tissue organization.;
NCIt note : Type III collagen is comprised of trimers of collagen alpha-1(III) chain, which are
linked by both interchain disulfide bonds and hydroxylysine cross-links. (UniProt);