Structural basis of homo- and heterotrimerization of collagen I
Heterotrimers of collagen I (two α1 chains, one α2 chain) are crucial for the normal function of multiple tissues and organs. Here the authors show the molecular basis of both homotrimerization (three α1 chains) and heterotrimerization of collagen I through specific intermolecular interactions.
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms14671 |