Cross-correlation of amino acid sequence data to explain fibril formation in a number of collagen subtypes

Collagen is the most abundant protein in vertebrates. In particular, fibrillar collagens are found in bone, tendon, dermis, ligament, cartilage, cornea and blood vessel walls to mention but a few. Fibrillar collagens can be thought of as rigid linear structures and therefore are relatively simple to...

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Main Author: Pinali, Cristian
Published: Cardiff University 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.584411