[HTML][HTML] Three novel collagen VI chains with high homology to the α3 chain
Here we describe three novel collagen VI chains, α4, α5, and α6. The corresponding genes
are arranged in tandem on mouse chromosome 9. The new chains structurally resemble the
collagen VI α3 chain. Each chain consists of seven von Willebrand factor A domains
followed by a collagenous domain, two C-terminal von Willebrand factor A domains, and a
unique domain. In addition, the collagen VI α4 chain carries a Kunitz domain at the C
terminus, whereas the collagen VI α5 chain contains an additional von Willebrand factor A …
are arranged in tandem on mouse chromosome 9. The new chains structurally resemble the
collagen VI α3 chain. Each chain consists of seven von Willebrand factor A domains
followed by a collagenous domain, two C-terminal von Willebrand factor A domains, and a
unique domain. In addition, the collagen VI α4 chain carries a Kunitz domain at the C
terminus, whereas the collagen VI α5 chain contains an additional von Willebrand factor A …