Collagen Alpha-1(VII) Chain

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Collagen alpha-1(VII) chain (2944 aa, ~295 kDa) is encoded by the human COL7A1 gene. This protein is involved in interactions between squamous epithelia and the basement membrane.

**Synonyms:** - COL7A1 - Collagen VII, Alpha-1 Polypeptide - Epidermolysis Bullosa, Dystrophic, Dominant And Recessive - LC Collagen - Long-Chain Collagen