Collagen Alpha-3(VI) Chain

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

**Definition:** Collagen alpha-3(VI) chain (3177 aa, ~344 kDa) is encoded by the human COL6A3 gene. This protein plays a role in extracellular matrix formation and cell-matrix adhesion in connective tissues.

**Synonyms:** - COL6A3 - Collagen Type VI Alpha 3 Chain - Collagen Type VI Alpha 3 Polypeptide - Collagen VI, Alpha-3 Polypeptide - Type VI Collagen Alpha 3 Chain