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Background
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This gene encodes one of the three alpha chains of type IX collagen, the major collagen component of hyaline cartilage. Type IX collagen, a heterotrimeric molecule, is usually found in tissues containing type II collagen, a fibrillar collagen. Mutations in this gene are associated with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia type 3.
Alias Symbols: PAR3, PAR-3
Protein Interaction Partner: COL2A1,MAG,EGFR
Protein Size: 684
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