The structure and behavior of one of the most common proteins in our bodies has been resolved at a level of detail never before seen. The scientists kept the tendon tissue intact, so they could ...

To explore collagen assembly at an atomic level, the research team designed a system of self-assembling peptides based on the collagen-like region of C1q, a key immune protein.

Wallace then used those processes to investigate differences in collagen structure in bone from a model of osteoporosis, differences as a function of tissue type and differences that existed in a ...

Technical Terms Collagen Triple Helix: The three-stranded structural motif in collagen fibres, essential for tensile strength and biological function.

The implications of this discovery could extend beyond fundamental biology. Collagen is not just a structural protein - it plays essential roles in cell signaling, immune function and tissue repair.

Collagen fibers not only passively support bone, tendons and ligaments, but also actively contract, researchers report. Removing water from collagen fibres has dramatic effects on molecular and ...

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It has several health benefits and uses, and taking it may benefit some people.

Researchers used the high-energy X-rays produced by the Advanced Photon Source to examine the structure of collagen.