Type IV collagen is the major structural component of glomerular basement membranes (GBM), forming a 'chicken-wire' meshwork together with laminins, proteoglycans and entactin/nidogen Arresten, comprising the C-terminal NC1 domain, inhibits angiogenesis and tumor formation. The C-terminal half is found to possess the anti-angiogenic activity. Specifically inhibits endothelial cell proliferation, migration and tube formation

Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix, basement membrane

Hereditary angiopathy with nephropathy aneurysms and muscle cramps

The clinical renal manifestations include hematuria and bilateral large cysts. Histologic analysis revealed complex basement membrane defects in kidney and skin. The systemic angiopathy appears to affect both small vessels and large arteries.

Type IV collagen is the major structural component of glomerular basement membranes (GBM), forming a 'chicken-wire' meshwork together with laminins, proteoglycans and entactin/nidogen Canstatin, a cleavage product corresponding to the collagen alpha 2(IV) NC1 domain, possesses both anti-angiogenic and anti-tumor cell activity. It inhibits proliferation and migration of endothelial cells, reduces mitochondrial membrane potential, and induces apoptosis. Specifically induces Fas-dependent apoptosis

Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix, basement membrane

Brain small vessel disease 2

An autosomal dominant cerebrovascular disorder with variable manifestations reflecting the location and severity of the vascular defect. BSVD2 features include intracranial hemorrage, fluid-filled cysts or cavities within the cerebral hemispheres, delayed psychomotor development, hemiplegia, spasticity and seizures.