Discovery of unexpected collagen structure shows greater diversity than previously believed

Collagen, the body's most abundant protein, has long been viewed as a predictable structural component of tissues. However, a ...
Science Daily

Discovery of unexpected collagen structure could 'reshape biomedical research'

Collagen, the body's most abundant protein, has long been viewed as a predictable structural component of tissues. However, a new study challenges that notion, revealing an unexpected confirmation in ...
Nature

Collagen Triple Helix Structure And Mimetic Peptides

Collagen, the most abundant protein in mammals, owes its remarkable strength and resilience to a unique triple helical structure. This conformation is formed by three intertwined polypeptide chains ...
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Discovery of unexpected collagen structure could ‘reshape biomedical research’

Collagen, the body’s most abundant protein, has long been viewed as a predictable structural component of tissues. However, a new study led by Rice University’s Jeffrey Hartgerink and Tracy Yu, in ...