Type II collagen is specific for cartilaginous tissues. It is essential for the normal embryonic development of the skeleton, for linear growth and for the ability of cartilage to resist compressive forces.

Associated with:

Matrix Type

  • Tissue/Cells

Gene Symbol

  • COL2A1

UniProt ID

  • P02458

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