Collagen Structure & Function: Difference between revisions
From Proteopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
==Molecular Structure== | ==Molecular Structure== | ||
Collagen takes the form of a triple helix which is stabilized by hydrogen bonding. | Collagen takes the form of a triple helix which is stabilized by hydrogen bonding. | ||
Each | Each of it's alpha-helices are enclosed by a hydration cylinder. | ||
The molecule itself is approxiametly 1-2nm in diameter and 300nm in length. | |||
==Collagen-Related Disorders== | ==Collagen-Related Disorders== | ||
