matrilin 2

Symbol

MATN2 (may also be known as: None)

Organism

Human

Description

This gene encodes a member of the von Willebrand factor A domain containing protein family. This family of proteins is thought to be involved in the formation of filamentous networks in the extracellular matrices of various tissues. This protein contains five von Willebrand factor A domains. The specific function of this gene has not yet been determined. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Orthologs

SymbolSpecies
matn4 Danio rerio
Matn2 Mus musculus
Matn2 Rattus norvegicus

Links to external resources

Changes associated with this gene

Identifier Name Type Tissues Organism Gene Data Actions
DAA3259 Gene expression of MATN2 increases with age Molecular skin Human MATN2 —

GO Terms

GO IDGO TermGO Category
GO:0008150 biological_process biological_process
GO:0005576 extracellular region cellular_component
GO:0005578 proteinaceous extracellular matrix cellular_component
GO:0031012 extracellular matrix cellular_component
GO:0003674 molecular_function molecular_function
GO:0005509 calcium ion binding molecular_function