Collagen Type I as a Ligand for Receptor-Mediated Signaling
Collagens form the fibrous component of the extracellular matrix in all multi-cellular animals. Collagen type I is the most abundant collagen present in skin, tendons, vasculature, as well as the organic portion of the calcified tissue of bone and teeth. This review focuses on numerous receptors for...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2017-05-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Physics |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphy.2017.00012/full |