One type of this compound is found in osteoid trabeculae, and a derivative of this compound found in porifera is called spongin.
One type of this compound is found in osteoid trabeculae, and a derivative of this compound found in porifera is called spongin. Deficient synthesis of Type IV of this compound can cause Alport syndrome, and absence of types I and III can lead to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Rich in proline and hydroxyproline, every third amino acid in this protein is glycine, and it's typically found in a coiled-coil triple-helix configuration. One cofactor in its synthesis is vitamin C, and transparent versions of its "fibers" make up the cornea. For 10 points, identify this most abundant protein in mammals, found in tendons and cartilage.
One type of this compound is found in osteoid trabeculae, and a derivative of this compound found in porifera is called spongin.
collagen