gene: dpy-2 [Browse genome (BioProject PRJNA13758)] [Search on AGR]
Caenorhabditis elegans Predicted to be a structural constituent of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle. Involved in cuticle development involved in collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle molting cycle; post-embryonic body morphogenesis; and regulation of growth. Predicted to be part of collagen trimer. Expressed in head neurons and pharynx. Used to study skin disease.