Collagen. Computer artwork showing the structure of collagen fibres (grey). Each fibre consists of many molecules of collagen. Each molecule consists of 3 helical protein chains (green,purple and blue),which are assembled into a triple helix. Collagen makes up one quarter of all proteins in the human body. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It has has a high tensile strength,providing structure and elasticity to skin,tendons,ligaments and bones | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Equinox Graphics |
Taille de l’image : | 6000 px × 4500 px |
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