Excerpt from Guide to the Literature on Collagen
The term collagen refers to a chemical substance of animal origin. Biologi cally, collagen is recognized by its preferential staining reactions. The biophysicist recognizes collagen by its x=ray diffraction pattern, and appearance in the electron microscope. Collagen is a natural fibrous high polymer possessing little elasticity but great mechanical strength.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles and examines some of the most impactful studies conducted on the chemistry of collagen. It gathers knowledge from a wide range of scientific disciplines, investigating collagen's physical and chemical properties, its structural and functional characteristics, and its applications across many fields. The author has organized this body of research into a cohesive resource, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of collagen's significance in the realm of science. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781390414219_0
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