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What Energy storing molecule?
collagen
What type of collagen does skin contain?
Generally, collagen type of skin is type I collagen
Is collagen a polar molecule?
Yes, collagen is a polar molecule because it contains polar amino acids like serine, threonine, and hydroxyproline in its structure. These polar side chains result in an overall polar nature of collagen.
What is the structure of a tropo collagen molecule?
Collagen is a substance used in many engineering applications. It has a linear structure similar to that of a carbohydrate.
What type of protein would the body make in order to heal a wound?
Collagen
Is collagen and retinol the same?
No, collagen is a type of protein and retinol is a pure form of Vitamin A.
Why do people use collagen cream?
People use collagen to try and reduce and reverse the signs of ageing, for example wrinkles. The collagen molecule is a large one and there is no firm evidence that applied as a cream it has any effect on the skin.
Regenerative Dentistry?
Resorbable collagen wound dressing products are soft, white, and pliable made from highly purified Type I Collagen
What type of fiber in fibrocartilage?
collagen fibers
What molecule is inorganic sucrose collagen cholesterol or sodium chloride?
Only sodium chloride is an inorganic compound.
What is Matrixyl in skincare?
It is a brand name of the product that includes 5 amino acids attached to a carrier molecule. Matrixyl is used to reduce wrinkles by increasing collagen formation and reducing degradation of collagen matrix. Because these amino acids are the parts of skin collagen so it acts as feedback inhibitors to collagen degradation.
Which type of bones cells produce collagen?
Osteoblasts. They make a protein mixture known as osteoid which mineralizes to become bone. These osteoids are primarily composed of Type I collagen.
