Anti-MATN1

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. Protein function: Cartilage matrix protein is a major component of the extracellular matrix of non-articular cartilage. It binds to collagen. [The UniProt Consortium]