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COL4A1 (Collagen type IV alpha 1 chain)

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Summary of COL4A1

This gene encodes part of a complex that helps make collagen. Collagen helps provide structure and strength to the connective tissues that support the body's muscles, joints, organs, and skin (R). 

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The Function of COL4A1

Arresten, comprising the C-terminal NC1 domain, inhibits angiogenesis and tumor formation. The C-terminal half is found to possess the anti-angiogenic activity. Specifically inhibits endothelial cell proliferation, migration and tube formation. Inhibits expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1alpha and ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK activation. Ligand for alpha1/beta1 integrin.

Protein names

Recommended name:

Collagen alpha-1

Short name:

IV

COL4A1 SNPs

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  1. RS11617955 (COL4A1) ??
  2. RS1192201 (COL4A1) ??
  3. RS3742207 (COL4A1) ??
  4. RS4773144 (COL4A1) ??
  5. RS494558 (COL4A1) ??
  6. RS561437 (COL4A1) ??

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COL4A1 Interacts with These Diseases

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Advanced Summary

     COL4A1-related brain small-vessel disease Mutations in the COL4A1 gene have been found to cause COL4A1-related brain small-vessel disease. This condition is part of a group of conditions called COL4A1-related disorders that have overlapping signs and symptoms involving fragile blood vessels. COL4A1-related brain small-vessel disease is characterized by stroke and eye abnormalities. Most of the identified COL4A1 gene mutations that cause COL4A1-related brain small-vessel disease change one of the protein building blocks (amino acids) used to make the alpha1(IV) chain of type IV collagen. Specifically, the mutations replace the amino acid glycine with a different amino acid at one of various places in this collagen chain. The substitution of another amino acid for glycine in the alpha1(IV) chain prevents this chain from combining with other chains to form a complete type IV collagen molecule. This alteration in type IV collagen prevents protein networks from forming and basement membranes from developing properly, which causes the tissues they support to weaken. Blood vessels throughout the body become fragile, leading to the signs and symptoms of COL4A1-related brain small-vessel disease. It is unclear how mutations in the COL4A1 gene can lead to different disorders. It is likely that mutations in different regions of this gene play a role in the development of the various signs and symptoms of the COL4A1-related disorders. Other genetic changes as well as environmental factors may also contribute to the features of the different COL4A1-related disorders. familial porencephaly Mutations in the COL4A1 gene have been found to cause familial porencephaly, another member of the group of vascular conditions called COL4A1-related disorders. Familial porencephaly is characterized by early stroke and brain cysts. Most of the identified COL4A1 gene mutations that cause familial porencephaly change one of the amino acids used to make the alpha1(IV) chain of type IV collagen. Specifically, the mutations replace the amino acid glycine with a different amino acid at one of various places in this collagen chain. The substitution of another amino acid for glycine in the alpha1(IV) chain prevents this chain from combining with other chains to form a complete type IV collagen molecule. This alteration in type IV collagen prevents protein networks from forming and basement membranes from developing properly, which causes the tissues they support to weaken. Blood vessels in the brain become fragile, leading to the signs and symptoms of familial porencephaly. hereditary angiopathy with nephropathy, aneurysms, and muscle cramps syndrome Mutations in the COL4A1 gene have been found to cause hereditary angiopathy with nephropathy, aneurysms, and muscle cramps (HANAC) syndrome, a third member of the group of conditions called COL4A1-related disorders. HANAC syndrome is characterized by weakened blood vessels in the brain and throughout the body, kidney disease, muscle cramps, and eye abnormalities. Most of the identified COL4A1 gene mutations that cause HANAC syndrome change one of the amino acids used to make the alpha1(IV) chain of type IV collagen. Specifically, the mutations replace the amino acid glycine with a different amino acid at one of various places in this collagen chain. The substitution of another amino acid for glycine in the alpha1(IV) chain prevents this chain from combining with other chains to form a complete type IV collagen molecule. This alteration in type IV collagen prevents protein networks from forming and basement membranes from developing properly. As a result, the tissues they support weaken, particularly in the eyes and kidneys. Fragile blood vessels and weakened basement membranes lead to the signs and symptoms of HANAC syndrome.

     The COL4A1 gene provides instructions for making one component of type IV collagen, which is a flexible protein important in the structure of many tissues throughout the body. Specifically, this gene makes the alpha1(IV) chain of type IV collagen. This chain combines with another alpha1 chain and a different type of alpha (IV) chain called alpha2 to make a complete type IV collagen alpha1-1-2 molecule. Type IV collagen molecules attach to each other to form complex protein networks. These protein networks are the main component of basement membranes, which are thin sheet-like structures that separate and support cells in many tissues. Type IV collagen alpha1-1-2 networks play an important role in the basement membranes in virtually all tissues throughout the body, particularly the basement membranes surrounding the body's blood vessels (vasculature). The type IV collagen network helps the basement membranes interact with nearby cells, playing a role in cell movement (migration), cell growth and division (proliferation), cell maturation (differentiation), and the survival of cells.

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Technical

The following transcription factors affect gene expression:

Tissue specificity:

Highly expressed in placenta.

Gene Pathways:

  • Pathways in cancer
  • Signal Transduction
  • Extracellular matrix organization
  • Small cell lung cancer
  • Amoebiasis
  • Protein digestion and absorption

Molecular Function:

  • Extracellular Matrix Constituent Conferring Elasticity
  • Extracellular Matrix Structural Constituent
  • Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Binding

Biological Processes:

  • Basement Membrane Organization
  • Blood Vessel Morphogenesis
  • Brain Development
  • Cellular Response To Amino Acid Stimulus
  • Collagen-Activated Tyrosine Kinase Receptor Signaling Pathway
  • Collagen Catabolic Process
  • Epithelial Cell Differentiation
  • Extracellular Matrix Organization
  • Neuromuscular Junction Development
  • Branching Involved In Blood Vessel Morphogenesis
  • Renal Tubule Morphogenesis
  • Retinal Blood Vessel Morphogenesis
*synonyms

Synonyms/Aliases/Alternative Names of the Gene:

hypothetical protein| A306_07666| alpha1(IV) collagen| alpha 1 type IV collagen| alpha-1 type IV collagen| arresten| AS27_15785| AS28_10468| Bru| BSVD| CB1_001951012| Col4a-1| COL4A1 NC1 domain| col4a5| collagen alpha-1(IV) chain| collagen alpha-1(IV) chain preproprotein| collagen IV a1 chain| collagen IV, alpha-1 polypeptide| collagen of basement membrane, alpha-1 chain| collagen type IV alpha1| collagen, type IV, alpha 1| collagen, type IV, alpha 5| D623_10030993| fj65e07| H920_03572| I79_019500| M91_05800| M959_01933| MDA_GLEAN10017052| N301_05294| N306_03146| N307_07212| N310_08828| N311_01033| N312_03623| N320_11047| N324_08861| N325_11971| N327_01860| N330_12496| N333_10945| N334_08005| N339_06636| N341_11945| PAL_GLEAN10013723| PANDA_014033| procollagen, type IV, alpha 1| RATOR| Raw| Svc| TREES_T100021051| type IV collagen alpha 5 chain| Y1Q_023939| Y956_11958| Z169_03150| col4a1

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