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    GlossaryCOL7A1 (collagen type VII alpha 1 chain gene)

    gene encoding collagen crucial for skin strength and stability

    The COL7A1 gene provides instructions for making a protein called collagen type VII, which is crucial for the strength and stability of the skin. Mutations in this gene can lead to a condition called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, where the skin becomes very fragile and blisters easily.

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