Collagen

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title: Collagen
text: Collagen is the main structural protein in the extracellular matrix of a body's various connective tissues. As the main component of connective tissue, it is the most abundant protein in mammals. 25% to 35% of a mammalian body's protein content is collagen. Amino acids are bound together to form a triple helix of elongated fibril known as a collagen helix. The collagen helix is mostly found in connective tissue such as cartilage, bones, tendons, ligaments, and skin. Vitamin C is vital for collag
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description: Most abundant structural protein in animals
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collagen
date created: 2001-09-05T07:14:46Z
date modified: 2024-09-04T08:27:32Z
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