NCIt synonyms : COL11A2; Collagen Alpha-2 (XI) Chain; Collagen XI (Alpha 2); Collagen Type XI Alpha 2 Chain; Collagen XI Alpha 2;
NCIt definition : Collagen alpha-2(XI) chain (1736 aa, 172 kDa) is encoded by the human COL11A2 gene.
This protein plays a role in fibrillogenesis and the spacing and diameter of type
II collagen fibrils.;
NCIt note : During extracellular processing of collagen alpha-2(XI) chain a disulfide-bonded peptide
called proline/arginine-rich protein (PARP) is released from the N-terminus and retained
in cartilage. (UniProt);