Collagen – Structure and physicochemical properties

Arthi, Srinivasan and Gupta, Arun (2020) Collagen – Structure and physicochemical properties. In: The 4th National Conference For Postgraduate Research (NCON-PGR 2020) , 9 December 2020 . pp. 75-86.. ISBN 978-967-2831-34-1

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Abstract

Collagen molecule is a structural and insoluble fibrous protein that occupies one third of the total human body’s protein and is the prevalent component of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Collagen is a relatively simple protein that forms molecular cables that strengthen the resilient sheets and tendons supporting the skin and internal organs. Collagen protein also has a multitude of functions, including cell adhesion, tissue morphology and tissue repair. The basic units of collagen-rich tissues are the collagen fibrils. Collagen fibril is a fibre that is 50 to 100 nm thick. Such fibres are assembled to form a number of more complex structures with varying mechanical and physical properties. A brief summary of the structure of collagen is followed by a review of their physicochemical and mechanical properties. Among specific properties are indentation hardness, amino acid profile, thermal stability, isoelectric ph, foam and emulsion forming properties.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Lecture)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Collagen fibril; Physicochemical; Mechanical; Protein
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Faculty/Division:	Institute of Postgraduate Studies Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	Mrs Norsaini Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	28 Jun 2022 07:03
Last Modified:	28 Jun 2022 07:03
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/29983
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