Collagen Alpha-1(XVII) Chain

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

**Definition:** Collagen alpha-1(XVII) chain (1497 aa, ~150 kDa) is encoded by the human COL17A1 gene. This protein plays a role in the attachment of keratinocytes to the basement membrane.

**Synonyms:** - 180 kDa Bullous Pemphigoid Antigen 2 - Alpha 1 Type XVII Collagen - BASEMENT MEMBRANE ZONE BP180 - BMZ BP180 - BP180 - BPAG2 - Bullous Pemphigoid Antigen 2 - Bullous Pemphigoid Antigen 2 - COL17A1 - Collagen Type XVII Alpha 1 Chain - Collagen Type XVII Alpha 1 Chain - Collagen Type XVII Alpha 1 Polypeptide - Type XVII Collagen Alpha-1