Collagen Type V

**Definition:** A fibrillar collagen found widely distributed as a minor component in tissues that contain COLLAGEN TYPE I and COLLAGEN TYPE III. It is a heterotrimeric molecule composed of alpha1(V), alpha2(V) and alpha3(V) subunits. Several forms of collagen type V exist depending upon the composition of the subunits that form the trimer.

**Tree numbers:** - D05.750.078.280.300.400 - D12.776.860.300.250.300.400

**Synonyms:** - Type V Collagen