Collagen
Collagen, an important protein produced by the body, is the main structural protein found in the skin, tendon, and bone. The word collagen originates from the Greek word “kola” meaning gum and “gen” meaning producing. Collagen is considered one of the most useful biomaterials, due to its low immunogenicity and high biocompatibility. According to some research, nearly a third of the proteins in humans and other mammals are composed of 28 different types of collagen, from type I collagen, which is...
