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| − | '''Collagen''' is any of a class of extracellular [[ | + | '''Collagen''' is any of a class of extracellular [[enzyme]]s abundant in higher [[animal]]s, forming strong insoluble [[fiber]]s and serving as connective [[tissue]] between [[cell]]s, yielding [[gelatin]] when denatured by boiling. Other forms of collagen can be [[synthetic]]ally derived or created by boiling green sea [[algae]]. It is widely used in [[cosmetic]] surgery, and in [[gel electrophoresis]]. |
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Revision as of 01:10, March 11, 2008
Collagen is any of a class of extracellular enzymes abundant in higher animals, forming strong insoluble fibers and serving as connective tissue between cells, yielding gelatin when denatured by boiling. Other forms of collagen can be synthetically derived or created by boiling green sea algae. It is widely used in cosmetic surgery, and in gel electrophoresis.