Term Name: | collagen type I trimer |
---|---|
Synonyms: | |
Definition: | A collagen trimer containing alpha(I) chains. The most common form of type I collagen is a heterotrimer containing two alpha1(I) chains and one alpha2(I) chain; homotrimers containing three alpha1(I) chains are also found. Type I collagen triple helices associate to form banded fibrils. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005584] QuickGO AmiGO |