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Concept: Collagen

Superconcept: Fibrous-Protein


Component Semantics:

Collagen
Definition: A fibrous protein rich in glycine and proline that is a major component of the extracellular matrix in animal tissues. Exists in many forms: type I, the most common, is found in skin, tendon, and bone; type II is found in cartilage; type IV is present in basal laminae. Alberts:ECB:G-5.

Relevant concepts: Fibrous-Protein