July 2009 PMID 19344236

Collagen structure and stability.

Matthew D Shoulders, Ronald T Raines

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The discussions display a positive attitude toward understanding collagen, with phrases like 'building block' and 'structural protein,' which highlight basic yet fundamental appreciation. The tone is educational and straightforward, emphasizing collagen’s abundance and significance, aligning with the overall moderate interest and engagement ratings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of collagen as a fundamental protein, though with limited critical analysis of the publication's specifics.

InterestHigh interest

There is high interest, evidenced by curiosity about collagen's role and structure, reflecting enthusiasm in understanding biological materials.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts delve into explaining collagen's function and significance, indicating a moderate level of engagement without deep technical details.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest a recognition of collagen's biological importance, but do not directly address transformative implications of the research itself.

Abstract in brief

  • Collagen is the most common protein in animals, made up of three intertwined helices that form a strong, fibrous structure, mainly composed of right-handed bundles of left-handed helices.
  • Recent research has advanced our understanding of collagen’s structure and stability, highlighting the importance of stereoelectronic effects and preorganization in maintaining its strength.
  • Scientists can now create artificial collagen fibrils that mimic natural ones using chemical synthesis and self-assembly, which will help develop new biomedical and nanotechnology materials.]

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References Collagen Structure and Stability (https://t.co/7s2aFAv2Le) Matthew D. Shoulders and Ronald T. Raines Annual Review of Biochemistry 2009 78:1, 929-958

Jan 11, 2021 · 122 followers View post →
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@scienceandskin · X

What is collagen? It's a building block essentially. Collagen is a structural protein and is incredibly abundant in mammals (https://t.co/7s2aFAv2Le).

Jan 11, 2021 · 122 followers View post →

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@scienceandskin · X

References Collagen Structure and Stability (https://t.co/7s2aFAv2Le) Matthew D. Shoulders and Ronald T. Raines Annual Review of Biochemistry 2009 78:1, 929-958

Jan 11, 2021 · 122 followers View post →
Scientific Skincare
@scienceandskin · X

What is collagen? It's a building block essentially. Collagen is a structural protein and is incredibly abundant in mammals (https://t.co/7s2aFAv2Le).

Jan 11, 2021 · 122 followers View post →