collagen
Skin's structural protein
Collagen is the main structural protein in connective tissue—the most abundant protein in mammals.
It forms the fibrous framework of skin, tendons, cartilage, bones, and blood vessels.
Collagen gives tissue its strength and elasticity.
As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles and joint stiffness.
Collagen supplements and skincare products claim to restore what time depletes: collagen peptides, collagen cream.
Organic compounds forming proteins
- peptideShort amino acid chain
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
- fibrinClot-forming protein
- keratinStructural hair protein
gelatin · proline · glycine · triple helix · polypeptide · denatured · hydrolyzed · biosynthesis
Broken down by water
- peptidesBonded amino acid sequences
- powderFine dry particles
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- dietaryOf food consumption
bovine · marine · porcine · bone broth · gelatin · bioavailability · nutraceutical · wellness
Supportive biological matrix
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
- boneHard skeletal tissue
dermis · cornea · fascia · matrix · scaffolding · fibroblast · extracellular · framework
Resistance to deformation
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- plumpnessCondition of being full-figured
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
- anti-agingCounteracting effects of time
hydration · topical · serum · cream · retinol · vitamin C · dermatologist · complexion
Pathological connective tissue buildup
- scarringPermanent mark formation
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- wound healingRestoration after injury
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
injectable · dermal filler · grafting · degradation · autoimmune · collagenase · biopsy · disorders
amino acids
Organic compounds forming proteins
keratin · gelatin · proline · glycine · triple helix · polypeptide · denatured · hydrolyzed · biosynthesis · crosslinking
hydrolyzed
Broken down by water
dietary · bovine · marine · porcine · bone broth · gelatin · bioavailability · nutraceutical · wellness · daily dose
connective tissue
Supportive biological matrix
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
bone · dermis · cornea · fascia · matrix · scaffolding · fibroblast · extracellular · framework · tensile strength
firmness
Resistance to deformation
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- plumpnessCondition of being full-figured
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
anti-aging · hydration · topical · serum · cream · retinol · vitamin C · dermatologist · complexion · fine lines
fibrosis
Pathological connective tissue buildup
- scarringPermanent mark formation
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- wound healingRestoration after injury
implant · injectable · dermal filler · grafting · degradation · autoimmune · collagenase · biopsy · disorders · deficiency
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- proteinsprotein, proteins, albumin, casein, keratin
- Joint Careglucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, joint cream, knee brace
- Natural Compoundsalkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes, polyphenols, glycosides
- skin anatomydermis, epidermis, hypodermis, subcutis, cutis
- biopolymersbiopolymers, cellulose, chitin, DNA, RNA
collagenelastin
Protein enabling tissue recoil
myosin · actin · muscle fiber · keratin · fat
collagencollagenase
Enzyme degrading fibrous protein
wrinkles · sagging · atrophy · sagging skin
- collagen productionCreating skin's support protein
- collagen injectionProtein injected beneath skin
- collagen maskProtein treatment for face
- collagen powderHydrolyzed protein supplement
- collagen creamSkincare with structural protein
- type I collagenPrimary connective tissue protein