Bou-Gharios, G;
Abraham, D;
de Crombrugghe, B;
(2020)
Type I collagen structure, synthesis, and regulation.
In: Bilezikian, J and Martin, TJ and Rosen, C, (eds.)
Principles of Bone Biology.
(pp. 295-337).
Elsevier: Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Abstract
It has been over 150 years since the term “collagen” was first adopted in the English language. This ropelike structure that yields gelatin upon boiling made its early appearance in evolution in primitive animals such as jellyfish, coral, and sea anemones. Today, the collagen family of proteins has grown to 28 different types and is used as a versatile biomaterial for delivery of drugs as well as for cosmetic purposes.
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