Symmetry crucial for building key biomaterial collagen in the lab
Friday, August 26, 2016 - 01:51
in Health & Medicine
Collagen makes up the cartilage in our knee joints, the vessels that transport our blood, and is a crucial component in our bones. It is the most abundant protein found in the bodies of humans and many other animals. It is also an important biomaterial in modern medicine, used in wound healing, tissue repair, drug delivery and more.