Review of Collagen in Health and Disease (Part 1 Collagen in Health)

Authors

  • Praveena Kulkarni Assistant Professor Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Dental College & Hospital,  Pune.
  • Venkatesh Kulkarni Professor, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Dental College & Hospital, Pune.

Keywords:

Collagen, Collagen disorders, Extracellular matrix, Fibroblast

Abstract

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It possesses triple helical protein molecule which forms the major part of the extracellular matrix. It forms integral part of skin, connective tissues, tendons, bones and cartilage. Also collagen is integral part of dental tissues such as enamel, dentin, pulp and periodontal ligaments.  This review highlights the various physiological aspect of collagen.

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Published

2019-08-03

How to Cite

Praveena Kulkarni, & Venkatesh Kulkarni. (2019). Review of Collagen in Health and Disease (Part 1 Collagen in Health). World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 7(8), 86–89. Retrieved from https://wjpsonline.com/index.php/wjps/article/view/review-collagen-health-disease

Issue

World J Pharm Sci 2019; 7(8): 42-93

Section

Review Article

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