COL16A1, Official Symbol COL16A1provided by HGNC Official Full Name collagen type XVI alpha 1 chainprovided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:2193 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000084636 MIM:120326; AllianceGenome:HGNC:2193 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as 447AA; FP1572 Summary This gene encodes the alpha chain of type XVI collagen, a member of the FACIT collagen family (fibril-associated collagens with interrupted helices). Members of this collagen family are found in association with fibril-forming collagens such as type I and II, and serve to maintain the integrity of the extracellular matrix. High levels of type XVI collagen have been found in fibroblasts and keratinocytes, and in smooth muscle and amnion. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] Expression Broad expression in ovary (RPKM 53.1), prostate (RPKM 25.7) and 20 other tissues See more Orthologs mouse all