Search
for

    GlossaryCOL1A1

    gene encoding type I collagen, vital for connective tissue

    COL1A1 is a gene that provides instructions for making part of a protein called type I collagen, which is crucial for the strength and structure of connective tissues like skin, bone, and tendons. Mutations in this gene can lead to disorders such as osteogenesis imperfecta, which is characterized by brittle bones.

    Related Terms

    Sort by

    Research

    30 / 536 results