EMILIN1

Involved in elastic and collagen fibers formation. It is required for EFEMP2 deposition into the extracellular matrix, and collagen network assembly and cross-linking via protein-lysine 6-oxidase/LOX activity. May be responsible for anchoring smooth muscle cells to elastic fibers, and may be involved in the processes that regulate vessel assembly. Has cell adhesive capacity..

Function from UniProtKB (Q9Y6C2), read 2026-09-23. CC BY 4.0.