The collagen molecule, also known as the “tropocollagen”, is part of larger collagen aggregates such as fibrils. The whole molecule is approximately 300 nm long and 1.5 nm in diameter. Individually ...
Collagen contains specific amino acids – Glycine, Proline, Hydroxyproline and Arginine. These amino acids have a regular arrangement in each of the three chains of these collagen subunits. The ...