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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
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Biocompatible Materials
Prog Brain Res 1988;78:427