• Call +1.858.633.0165 or Fax +1.858.633.0166 or Contact Us

collagen-like tail subunit (single strand of homotrimer) of asymmetric acetylcholinesterase ELISA Kits

Collagen is a protein molecule which provides structural support to the extracellular space of connective tissues. The triple-helical structure of collagen arises from an unusual abundance of three amino acids: glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline. Its fundamental structural unit is a long (300-nm), thin (1.5-nm-diameter) protein that consists of three coiled subunits: two _1(I) chains and one _2(I). Each chain contains precisely 1050 amino acids wound around one another in a characteristic right-handed triple helix. It is the major insoluble fibrous protein in the extracellular matrix and in connective tissue. Collagen can be further divided into several groups depending on the type of structures they form. There are 28 various types of collagen that have been discovered. Type I comprising over 90% of collagen in the human body. The various collagens are distinguished by the ability of their helical and nonhelical regions to associate into fibrils, to form sheets, or to cross-link different collagen types. Most collagen is fibrillar and composed of type I molecules. Type IV, in contrast, forms a two-dimensional reticulum; several other types associate with fibril-type collagens, linking them to each other or to other matrix components.

The process of collagen synthesis occurs mainly in the cells of fibroblasts which are specialized cells with the main function of synthesizing collagen and stroma. Collagen synthesis occurs both intracellularly and extracellularly. Although different types of collagen may undergo different post-translational modifications, Its rigidity and resistance to stretching makes it a perfect matrix for skin, tendons, bones, and ligaments. The various collagens and the structures they form all serve the same purpose, to help tissues withstand stretching. The unique properties of each type of collagen are due mainly to segments that interrupt the triple helix and that fold into other kinds of three-dimensional structures.

Your search does not match any products or documents.

Please click here to contact us and request the product or submit your request for:

Custom ELISA Kits, Recombinant Proteins and Antibodies can be designed, manufactured and produced according to the researcher's specifications.

Search suggestions:

  • The search term must be at least 2 characters long.
  • Make sure all words are spelled correctly.
  • Try different keywords.
  • Try more general keywords or fewer keywords.
  • Try different combinations of search option.
Request a Quote

Please fill out the form below and our representative will get back to you shortly.

MBS000000
Contact Us

Please fill out the form below and our representative will get back to you shortly.

MBS000000