Collagen Alpha-1(XVIII) Chain

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

**Definition:** Collagen alpha-1(XVIII) chain (1754 aa, ~178 kDa) is encoded by the human COL18A1 gene. This protein is involved in extracellular matrix structure, closure of the neural tube and retinal development.

**Synonyms:** - COL18A1 - COL18A1 Protein - Collagen Alpha1 (XVIII) - Collagen XVIII (Alpha 1) - Collagen, Type XVIII, Alpha 1