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matrigel

under Collagen
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More on Collagen Definition: A polypeptide substance comprising about one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is the main constituent of SKIN; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; and the organic substance of bones (BONE AND BONES) and teeth (TOOTH).  GEN; prefer specifics; precusor    Other names alpha Collagen; Collagen Hemostat, Microfibril; alpha-Collagen; Zyderm; Pangen; Microfibril Collagen Hemostat; Dermodress; Collastat; Collagenfleece; Collagen Fleece; Collagen Felt; Avitene; Avicon
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matrigel
  commercially available product which consists of 60% laminin, 30% type 4 collagen, 5% nidogen, 3% heparin sulfate proteoglycan & 1% entactin; promotes neurite outgrowth in culture 		119978-18-6 Matrigel  *Collagen *Laminin *Proteoglycans Drug Combinations Extracellular Matrix
Pharma Action Biocompatible Materials 		Prog Brain Res 1988;78:427

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