Collagen Structure & Function: Difference between revisions
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There are close to 30 different types of collagen that have been identified so far <ref>PMID: 17581806 </ref>. The most abundant type of collagen present in the human body is that of Type I with significant amounts of Type II,III and IV also accounted for. | There are close to 30 different types of collagen that have been identified so far.<ref name="types">PMID:17581806</ref>. | ||
The most abundant type of collagen present in the human body is that of Type I <ref name="types" />. with significant amounts of Type II,III and IV also accounted for. | |||
*Collagen I- found in bones,tendons,organs | *Collagen I- found in bones,tendons,organs | ||