Entrez 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].
UniProt Summary: Cartilage matrix protein is a major component of the extracellular matrix of non-articular cartilage. It binds to collagen.
Pfam DomainsGO Terms
Pfam Domains
Matrilin ccoil
EGF CA
cEGF
VWA
GO Terms
chondrocyte morphogenesis involved in endochondral bone morphogenesis