Collagen Type XVIII

**Definition:** A non-fibrillar collagen found in BASEMENT MEMBRANE. The C-terminal end of the alpha1 chain of collagen type XVIII contains the ENDOSTATIN peptide, which can be released by proteolytic cleavage.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.860.300.250.400.537

**Synonyms:** - XVIII Collagen - Collagen XVIII - Type XVIII Collagen