NCIt synonyms : Alpha 1 Type V Collagen; Collagen Type V Alpha 1; COL5A1; Collagen Type V Alpha 1 Chain; Type V Preprocollagen Alpha 1 Chain;
NCIt definition : Collagen alpha-1(V) chain (1838 aa, 184 kDa) is encoded by the human COL5A1 gene.
This protein plays a role in the development and structural integrity of connective
tissues.;
NCIt note : Collagen alpha-1(V) chain is a constituent of type V collagen fibrils. Type V fibrillar
collagen has several forms, the most common form is a trimer comprised of two collage
alpha-1(V) chains and one alpha-2(V) chain. A placental form is a heterotrimer containing
one alpha-1(V) chain, one alpha-2(V) chain, and one alpha-3(V) chain. In rare instances
type V collage is found as homotrimer comprised of three alpha-1(V) chains. (OMIM
and UniProt);