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Procollagen C-endopeptidase
...ed in the processing of procollagen molecules, which are the precursors of collagen, a major component of the extracellular matrix in various tissues. ...loproteinases. It consists of several distinct domains, including a signal peptide, a prodomain, a catalytic domain, and a CUB domain. The catalytic domain co

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Copper peptide GHK-Cu
'''Copper peptide GHK-Cu''' is a naturally occurring [[copper complex]] of the tripeptide [[g Copper peptide GHK-Cu is composed of a copper ion complexed with a tripeptide, glycyl-L-hi

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Dispase
...laboratory for cell dissociation, as it cleaves the [[peptide]] bonds in [[collagen]]. ...the 1970s. It was found to have proteolytic activity, specifically against collagen, and has since been used in various biological and medical research applica

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Collagenase
'''Collagenase''' is a type of [[enzyme]] that breaks down [[collagen]], a protein that forms the framework of various tissues in the body. Colla ...en, which is the most abundant protein in the human body. By breaking down collagen, these enzymes facilitate tissue remodeling and wound healing.

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Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
...st type ii collagen (cii), a major factor in determining susceptibility to collagen induced arthritis (cia).

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Type V collagen
...orm of [α1(V)]₂α2(V). Mutations in the genes encoding the chains of type V collagen can lead to connective tissue disorders, most notably [[Ehlers-Danlos Syndr ...ng the collagen molecules to assemble into fibrils. The presence of type V collagen within the fibril is essential for the regulation of fibril diameter, which

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Imino acid
Imino acids form a critical part of [[peptide]] structure and function. Unlike amino acids, which are the building blocks ...cyclic imino acid structure. This process is crucial for the synthesis of collagen, a major component of connective tissue, and plays a role in the response o

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Peptides
'''Peptides''' are short chains of [[amino acids]] that are linked by [[peptide bonds]]. They are a fundamental component of cells that carry out important ...carried out by [[ribosomes]] in the cell. The sequence of amino acids in a peptide is defined by the sequence of a gene, which is encoded in the [[DNA]].

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Collagenase A
...esearch and medical applications due to its ability to efficiently degrade collagen in a controlled manner. ...A can contribute to the pathology of conditions characterized by excessive collagen breakdown, such as certain forms of [[arthritis]] and [[fibrosis]].

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COL9A1
'''COL9A1''' is a gene that encodes one of the three alpha chains of type IX collagen, a structural component of cartilage. This gene plays a crucial role in the ...in the stabilization of the extracellular matrix. The presence of type IX collagen is critical for the resilience and elasticity of cartilage, which are vital

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Microbial collagenase
...microorganism]]s, including bacteria and fungi, capable of breaking down [[collagen]], the major structural protein in animal [[connective tissue]]. This enzym ...zymes derived from microbial sources. These enzymes are adept at degrading collagen into smaller peptides and amino acids, a capability that is utilized in sev

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Prolidase
...ase has an important role in the metabolism of [[proline]]-containing [[di-peptide]]s and is essential for the recycling of proline for subsequent [[protein s ...ro. It plays an important role in the recycling of proline from degraded [[collagen]] and is also involved in the [[cellular immune response]].

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Clostridiopeptidase A
...also commonly known as [[collagenase]], due to its ability to hydrolyze [[collagen]], a major component of [[connective tissue]] in animals. Clostridiopeptida ...aiding in the healing process of wounds. Its ability to selectively digest collagen without significantly affecting other tissues makes it an invaluable tool i

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Imidodipeptidase
...ver of intracellular proteins, particularly those rich in proline, such as collagen. ...energy. This enzyme's activity is especially important in tissues rich in collagen, such as [[connective tissue]], skin, and bone, where it helps in the regul

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Proline dipeptidase
...-containing peptides by cleaving dipeptides from the N-terminal end of the peptide chain. This enzyme is significant in various physiological processes, inclu ...amino acid. This specificity is crucial in the metabolism of collagen, as collagen is rich in proline and hydroxyproline. By breaking down proline-containing

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Tricomin
...in the medical community, is based on the principle of utilizing a copper peptide as its main active ingredient. This product's creation and distribution are ...inctive formulation of superoxide dismutase derived from a metal complexed peptide. This mechanism not only exhibits promising effects as a hair growth stimul

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X-Pro dipeptidase
...ptides, which are abundant in many dietary proteins and are significant in collagen turnover and other metabolic processes. ...rious metabolic disorders, including problems related to the metabolism of collagen and other proline-rich proteins. Understanding the function and regulation

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Proteases in angiogenesis
...ses are enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of proteins by hydrolyzing the peptide bonds that link amino acids together. ...(ECM), a three-dimensional network of extracellular macromolecules such as collagen, enzymes, and glycoproteins that provide structural and biochemical support

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Relaxin/insulin-like family peptide receptor 1
== Relaxin/Insulin-like Family Peptide Receptor 1 == ...cts of relaxin hormones. It is a member of the relaxin/insulin-like family peptide receptor subfamily and is widely expressed in various tissues throughout th

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Cathepsin G
...The protein encoded by this gene is a serine protease composed of a signal peptide, a propeptide, and a mature chain. The mature chain consists of a light and ...icroorganism]]s and shows bactericidal activity. The protein can degrade [[collagen]], [[elastin]], and [[coagulation factor]]s, and it can activate or inactiv

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