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The collagen sequence is basically (Gly - Pro - hydroxy-Pro)<sub>n</sub>. | The collagen sequence is basically (Gly - Pro - hydroxy-Pro)<sub>n</sub>. | ||
Each <scene name='Collagen/Collagen_chain/1'>chain</scene> forms an elongated helix | Each <scene name='Collagen/Collagen_chain/1'>chain</scene> forms an elongated left-handed helix. Three of these chains are associated to a right-handed <scene name='Collagen/1cag/5'>triple helix</scene>. | ||
Every third amino acid is <scene name='Collagen/1cag/1'>a glycine</scene> | Every third amino acid is <scene name='Collagen/1cag/1'>a glycine</scene> | ||