Collagen

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Used for

tropocollagen

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Broader Terms

extracellular matrix protein, fibrous protein

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Narrower Terms

procollagen

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Related Terms

gelatin

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Scope Note

principle protein of connective tissue; unusual absence of sulfur aminoacids; unique presence of hydroxyproline is believed to permit a triple helical fibrous structure.

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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • Collagen is composed of glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline, as well as other amino acids.
  • What is it?Collagen is a major structural protein found in abundance in skin, bones, tendons and other connective tissue.
  • In essence, COLLAGEN is an "interpreter" for task models.
  • Introduction Collagen is a protein that is a component of bone, cartilage, and connective tissue.
  • THE TREATMENTS Collagen Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that provides support to various parts of the human body: the skin, the joints, the bones and the ligaments.
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