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In the most simple sense, collagen is a protein.

To be more specific, it is a polypeptide made up of of (3) amino acid based helices arranged in a triple right-handed helix, or coiled coil.

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collagen is a protein that is the main organic constituent of connective tissue.

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It's made up of protein.

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