Term Name: collagen type VIII trimer
Synonyms:
Definition: A collagen heterotrimer containing type VIII alpha chains; [alpha1(VIII)2]alpha2(VIII) and alpha1(VIII)[alpha2(VIII)]2 trimers have been observed; type VIII collagen triple helices associate to form regular hexagonal nets.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005591]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: basement membrane interstitial hexagonal collagen network
is a type of: network-forming collagen trimer