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Preferred term

Collagen  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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). A topical hemostatic agent prepared from collagen.

Entry terms

  • 9007-34-5
  • Collagens

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-ZCRCKGK5-D

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