Collagen Alpha-2(I) Chain

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

**Definition:** Collagen alpha-2(I) chain (1366 aa, ~129 kDa) is encoded by the human COL1A2 gene. This protein is involved in the structural integrity of tendons, ligaments and bones through the formation of type I collagen fibrils.

**Synonyms:** - Alpha 2 Type I Collagen - Alpha 2 Type I Procollagen - Alpha 2(I) Procollagen - Alpha 2(I)-Collagen - Alpha-2 Collagen Type I - Alpha-2 Type I Collagen - COL1A2 - Collagen Alpha 2(I) Chain - Collagen I (Alpha 2) - Collagen I, Alpha-2 - Collagen I, Alpha-2 Polypeptide - Collagen Type I Alpha 2 - Collagen of Skin, Tendon and Bone, Alpha-2 Chain - Collagen of Skin, Tendon, and Bone, Alpha-2 Chain - Collagen, Type I, Alpha-2