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The vWFA2 domain of type VII collagen is responsible for collagen binding.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications - 11 Jan 2013
Wegener Henrik, Leineweber Sarah, Seeger Karsten
Abstract excerpt
Type VII collagen (Col7) is the major component of anchoring fibrils and very important for skin integrity. This is emphasized by the Col7 related skin blistering diseases dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita. Structural data that provides insights into the interaction network of Col7 and thus providing a basis for a better understanding of the pathogenesis of the diseases is...
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