NCIt synonyms : Collagen, Type VI, Alpha-2 Gene; Collagen Type VI Alpha 2 Gene; UCMD1B; Collagen VI, Alpha-2 Polypeptide Gene; BTHLM1; UCHMD1; Human mRNA mor Collagen VI Alpha-2 C-Terminal Globular Domain Gene; PP3610; Collagen, Type VI, Alpha 2 Gene; Collagen Type VI Alpha 2 Chain wt Allele; BTHLM1B;
NCIt definition : Human COL6A2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 21q22.3 and is approximately
35 kb in length. This allele, which encodes collagen alpha-2(VI) chain protein, is
involved in the promotion of cell-matrix adhesion. Mutations in the gene are associated
with congenital myosclerosis, Bethlem myopathy 1B and Ullrich congenital muscular
dystrophy 1B.;