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The general public has become well-exposed to the word collagen in recent years. Unfortunately, the scientific significance of this protein has not been the focus of attention. It is, rather, the world of advertising, particularly of cosmetics, that has made collagen a household word, A variety of skin creams and lotions containing collagen or collagen amino acids are aimed at those who would postpone the visual effects of aging (cracks and wrinkles). The efficiency of the treatments is open to question. However, collagen as an ingredient of biocompatible materials in sutures and skin grafts has a sound basis.1 Collagen, a fibrous protein, is a major constituent of skin and animal hides. It can also be found in tendon, cartilage, and other connective tissues, and comprises about 30% of all the proteins in mammals.2–4
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Mohring, R.O., Rodriguez, F. (1986). The Optimization of the Mechanical Properties of Reinforced Collagen Films. In: Carraher, C.E., Sperling, L.H. (eds) Renewable-Resource Materials. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2205-4_17
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