The product Zyderm is an injectable liquid bovine form of this protein. A defect in the gene for this protein can cause EhlersDanlos syndrome. Almost every third amino acid of this protein is glycine, and it also contains the uncommon amino acid hydroxyproline. Vitamin C is
The product Zyderm is an injectable liquid bovine form of this protein. A defect in the gene for this protein can cause EhlersDanlos syndrome. Almost every third amino acid of this protein is glycine, and it also contains the uncommon amino acid hydroxyproline. Vitamin C is involved in the synthesis of this triple helical protein, whose cross-linking is performed by the enzyme lysyl oxidase. This most abundant protein in the human body can be hydrolyzed to make gelatin. For 10 points, name this protein found in bone, cartilage, tendons, and other connective tissue.
The product Zyderm is an injectable liquid bovine form of this protein.
collagen