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November 2007
Characterization of Collagen
Collagen is the main protein of connective tissue in animals and the most abundant protein in mammals, making up about 25% of the total protein content. Collagen and collagen fibers have great tensile strength, and are the main component of fascia, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bone, and teeth. Collagen is also partially responsible for skin strength and elasticity, and its degradation leads to wrinkles that accompany aging.
As you would expect, there is much research currently underway to find new sources of collagen, as well as new applications. Micromeritics Analytical Services supports this research by measuring the particle size, surface area, porosity, density, and photomicrographs of collagen powder and collagen fibers.
Collagen in Powder and Bulk forms
Collagen matrix
Application of the Month Archive:
June 2006 University of Massachusetts Red Squirrel Skull
July 2006 High Pressure Isotherms
August 2006 Stack Emission Particle Testing
September 2006 Food Ingredients Particle Size Testing
October - November 2006 Carbon Fibers
December 2006 Polymers
January 2007 Nanoparticles
Febuary and March 2007 Dissolution Solution
June 2007
Polymerization Shrinkage of Dental Composites
July 2007
Carp Species Identification Using the Particle Size Analyzer
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