A non-fibrillar collagen originally found in DESCEMET MEMBRANE. It is expressed in endothelial cell layers and in tissues undergoing active remodeling. It is heterotrimer comprised of alpha1(VIII) and alpha2(VIII) chains.
Also Known As:
Collagen Type-VIII, alpha1 Chain; Collagen Type-VIII, alpha1 Subunit; Collagen alpha1(VIII); Procollagen Type VIII; Type VIII Collagen; Type VIII Procollagen; Collagen Type VIII, alpha1 Chain; Collagen Type VIII, alpha1 Subunit; Collagen, Type VIII; Procollagen, Type VIII; Type VIII, Procollagen