Abstract:One of the most abundant proteins formed in the human body is collagen. It is responsible for the strength of body tissues in all cellular systems by establishing support networks. Collagen fibers are generally opaque and white, due to this reason they are easily recognized in the tissues. Collagen fibers, which are viscoelastic, have low extensibility and high tensile strength. The isoelectric point is around pH 5.8. Collagen is widely used as it helps blood coagulate, remodeling tissue. Although there are no… Show more
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