Collagen transformation in organism: modern state of the problem
Bondarenko, L.B.
Ukrains'kyi Biokhimichnyi Zhurnal 76(5): 5-15
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0372-3909 PMID: 16100893 Document Number: 568430
Collagens, which compose 1/3 of total proteins in the organism, have unique chemical structure and biological role. Current state of the investigation of these proteins biosynthesis and catabolism, role of shaperones, prolyl- and lysiloxydases, glycosyltransferases, metalloproteinases and other enzymes in collagens metabolism, as well as biological activities of collagens and their fragments have been considered in the review.