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Results 1 - 10 of 43 for Collagen
  1. Collagen VI-related dystrophy 
    Collagen VI-related dystrophy is a group of disorders that affect skeletal muscles (which are the muscles used for movement) and connective tissue (which provides ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/collagen-vi-related-myopathy - Genetics
  2. Glycoprotein VI deficiency 
    ... formation by attaching (binding) to another protein called collagen that is found on blood vessel walls. The binding of GPVI to collagen also signals additional platelets to come together to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/glycoprotein-vi-deficiency - Genetics
  3. Alport syndrome 
    ... for making one component of a protein called collagen IV. Collagen IV plays an important role in the kidneys, ... result in the production of abnormal versions of collagen IV in glomeruli. Kidneys with abnormal collagen IV ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/alport-syndrome - Genetics
  4. Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa 
    ... subunits) of a larger protein called type VII collagen. Collagens are proteins that give structure and strength to ... tendons, and ligaments, throughout the body. Type VII collagen plays an important role in strengthening and stabilizing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dystrophic-epidermolysis-bullosa - Genetics
  5. Osteogenesis imperfecta 
    ... proteins that are used to assemble type I collagen. This type of collagen is the most abundant protein in bone, skin, ... genetic changes reduce the amount of type I collagen produced in the body, though the molecules that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/osteogenesis-imperfecta - Genetics
  6. Caffey disease 
    ... part of a large molecule called type I collagen. Collagens are a family of proteins that strengthen and ... tendon, and skin. In these tissues, type I collagen is found in the spaces around cells. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/caffey-disease - Genetics
  7. Knobloch syndrome 
    ... provides instructions for making a protein that forms collagen XVIII, which is found in the basement membranes ... that separate and support cells in these tissues. Collagen XVIII is found in the basement membranes of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/knobloch-syndrome - Genetics
  8. Kuskokwim syndrome 
    ... for the correct processing of complex molecules called collagens, which provide structure and strength to connective tissues ... support the body's bones, joints, and organs. Collagen molecules are cross-linked to one another to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/kuskokwim-syndrome - Genetics
  9. Spondyloperipheral dysplasia 
    ... for making a protein that forms type II collagen. This type of collagen is found mostly in the clear gel that ... in the nose and external ears. Type II collagen is essential for the normal development of bones ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/spondyloperipheral-dysplasia - Genetics
  10. Fibrochondrogenesis 
    ... provide instructions for making components of type XI collagen, which is a complex molecule that gives structure ... body's joints and organs. Specifically, type XI collagen is found in cartilage, a tough but flexible ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/fibrochondrogenesis - Genetics
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