COL1A1

Musculoskeletal System · Collagen Fibrillogenesis & Connective Tissue Tensile Strength

Why is COL1A1 important for both bones and skin?

COL1A1 makes one of the chains used to assemble type I collagen. This abundant structural protein strengthens bone, skin, tendons, and several other connective tissues.

Common Gene Name
collagen type I alpha 1 chain
NCBI Gene ID
1277
Chromosome
17

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (7 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
osteogenesis imperfectaClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2022-06-06
COL1A1-related Ehlers-Danlos syndromeClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2022-10-03
Caffey diseaseClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2023-09-28
Ehlers-Danlos syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2019-11
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberansMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2019-11
Intervertebral disc diseaseMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2019-11
Carpal tunnel syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2019-11

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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