NCIt synonyms : COL18A1; COL18A1 Protein; Collagen, Type XVIII, Alpha 1; Collagen Alpha1 (XVIII); Collagen XVIII (Alpha 1); Collagen XVIII Alpha-1;
NCIt definition : Collagen alpha-1(XVIII) chain (1754 aa, 178 kDa) is encoded by the human COL18A1
gene. This protein is involved in extracellular matrix structure, closure of the neural
tube and retinal development.;
NCIt note : The proteolytically produced C-terminal fragment of the collagen alpha-1 (XVIII) chain
protein is endostatin, which may be a potent antiangiogenic protein.;