Collagen Alpha-1(XVI) Chain

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

**Definition:** Collagen alpha-1(XVI) chain (1604 aa, ~158 kDa) is encoded by the human COL16A1 gene. This protein plays a role in the regulation of cell-matrix attachment, extracellular matrix structure and integrin-dependent signaling.

**Synonyms:** - Alpha 1 Type XVI Collagen - COL16A1 - Collagen Alpha-1 (XVI) Chain - Collagen Type XVI Alpha 1 Chain