Definitions for collagen
ˈkɒl ə dʒəncol·la·gen

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. collagennoun

   a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. collagennoun

   Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.

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1. Collagen

   Collagen () is the main structural protein in the extracellular matrix found in the body's various connective tissues. As the main component of connective tissue, it is the most abundant protein in mammals, making up from 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content. Collagen consists of amino acids bound together to form a triple helix of elongated fibril known as a collagen helix. It is mostly found in connective tissue such as cartilage, bones, tendons, ligaments, and skin. Depending upon the degree of mineralization, collagen tissues may be rigid (bone) or compliant (tendon) or have a gradient from rigid to compliant (cartilage). Collagen is also abundant in corneas, blood vessels, the gut, intervertebral discs, and the dentin in teeth. In muscle tissue, it serves as a major component of the endomysium. Collagen constitutes one to two percent of muscle tissue and accounts for 6% of the weight of the skeletal muscle tissue. The fibroblast is the most common cell that creates collagen. Gelatin, which is used in food and industry, is collagen that has been irreversibly hydrolyzed.

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1. collagen

   Collagen is a type of protein found primarily in the body's connective tissues like skin, tendons, ligaments, and bones. It contributes to the strength and elasticity of these tissues and plays a significant role in the replacement of dead skin cells. It is also crucial for maintaining the health of joints, hair, nails, and gut. Various collagen supplements are widely used in the beauty and health industry to promote skin elasticity and joint health.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Collagennoun

   the chemical basis of ordinary connective tissue, as of tendons or sinews and of bone. On being boiled in water it becomes gelatin or glue

2. Etymology: [Gr. ko`lla glue + -gen.]

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1. Collagen

   Collagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins found in animals, especially in the flesh and connective tissues of vertebrates. It is the main component of connective tissue, and is the most abundant protein in mammals, making up about 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content. Collagen, in the form of elongated fibrils, is mostly found in fibrous tissues such as tendon, ligament and skin, and is also abundant in cornea, cartilage, bone, blood vessels, the gut, and intervertebral disc. The fibroblast is the most common cell which creates collagen. In muscle tissue, it serves as a major component of the endomysium. Collagen constitutes one to two percent of muscle tissue, and accounts for 6% of the weight of strong, tendinous muscles. Gelatin, which is used in food and industry, is collagen that has been irreversibly hydrolyzed.

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1. Collagen

   A polypeptide substance comprising about one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is the main constituent of SKIN; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; and the organic substance of bones (BONE AND BONES) and teeth (TOOTH).

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1. collagen

   A form of protein.

   Etymology: Collagen is found in the human body in a number of forms, in skin, teeth and bones.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on December 22, 2020  

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of collagen in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of collagen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of collagen in a Sentence

1. Dendy Engelman:

   The minimally invasive microneedling technique involves a series of tiny, very fine needles that are passed over the skin, creating micro-injuries which trigger new collagen and elastin synthesis as the skin begins to naturally repair itself.

2. Martin Mull:

   Human beings are seventy percent water, and with some the rest is collagen.

3. Kelly Keenan:

   The Results show that treatment with hydrogen peroxide concentrations similar to those found in whitening strips is enough to make the original collagen protein disappear.

4. Justin Tackney:

   Unfortunately, many of these skeletons, including the one described here, lack sufficient collagen forconventional radiocarbon analysis, creative dating of some, but not all, of these individuals will be called into question, but this is offset by the slowly accumulating publications of each new individual described.

5. Marina Vergara:

   It provides immediate results, but even better results are seen after three months as your body produces collagen, these threads will start to dissolve within six to nine months, but due to the collagen and elastin stimulation the effect will last up to eighteen months.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=collagen
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Collagen
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collagen
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collagen
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=collagen