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COL6A6 collagen type VI alpha 6 chain

Gene ID: 131873, updated on 17-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding

Summary

This gene encodes a large protein that contains multiple von Willebrand factor domains and forms a component of the basal lamina of epithelial cells. This protein may regulate epithelial cell-fibronectin interactions. Variation in this gene may be implicated in skin diseases. [provided by RefSeq, May 2017]

Genomic context

Location:
3q22.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 3; NC_000003.12 (130516720..130677042)
Total number of exons:
45

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