Cross Linked C-Telopeptide of Type II Collagen (CTXII) Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

COL2A1: the alpha-1 chain of type II collagen, an extra-cellular matrix protein found in cartilage and the vitreous humor of the eye. It is essential for the normal embryonic development of the skeleton, for linear growth and for the ability of cartilage to resist compressive forces. Chondrocalcin is the calcium binding C-propeptide of this collagen molecule. Defects in this protein are associated with achondrogenesis, chondrodysplasia, early onset familial osteoarthritis, SED congenita, Langer-Saldino achondrogenesis, Kniest dysplasia, Stickler syndrome type I, and spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia Strudwick type. There are two transcripts identified for this gene. Belongs to the fibrillar collagen family. 3 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Secreted, signal peptide; Secreted; Extracellular matrix

Cellular Component: extracellular matrix; extracellular space; proteinaceous extracellular matrix; collagen; collagen type II; cytoplasm; extracellular region; basement membrane

Molecular Function: identical protein binding; extracellular matrix structural constituent; metal ion binding; platelet-derived growth factor binding

Biological Process: heart morphogenesis; proteoglycan metabolic process; inner ear morphogenesis; collagen fibril organization; palate development; limb morphogenesis; sensory perception of sound; visual perception; skeletal morphogenesis; regulation of gene expression; cartilage development; tissue homeostasis; chondrocyte differentiation; inner ear development; skeletal development; cartilage condensation; endochondral ossification