Full name: matrilin 1

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: CMP; CRTM

Summary: This gene encodes a member of von Willebrand factor A domain containing protein family. This family of proteins are thought to be involved in the formation of filamentous networks in the extracellular matrices of various tissues. Mutations of this gene have been associated with variety of inherited chondrodysplasias. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Expression: Low expression observed in reference dataset

Gene size: 12309bp

Exon count: 8