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BACKGROUND STORAGE
The extensive family of COL gene products (collagens) is composed of several Store at 4° C, **DO NOT FREEZE**. Stable for one year from the date of
chain types, including fibril-forming interstitial collagens (types I, II, III and V) shipment. Non-hazardous. No MSDS required.
and basement membrane collagens (type IV), each type containing multiple
isoforms. Collagens are fibrous, extracellular matrix proteins with high tensile DATA
strength and are the major components of connective tissue, such as tendons
and cartilage. All collagens contain a triple helix domain and frequently show
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lateral self-association in order to form complex connective tissues. Several
collagens also play a role in cell adhesion, important for maintaining normal < COL1A1
tissue architecture and function.
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