6. Glossary
Collagen
Extracellular protein found in vertebrates, forming insoluble fibers. It is a major component of many tissues, including bone, teeth, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, cornea, skin and blood vessels. In bone, collagen is produced by osteoblasts and forms the lamellae that give bone its resistance to stretching. Collagen in cartilage enables joints to resist tensile forces.
Gelatin
Odorless, translucent, solid, slightly yellowish substance made from the collagen contained in the bones and skin of beef and pork. Gelatin is a pure, natural protein made from animal raw materials containing collagen. It contains 84-90% protein, 2% mineral salts and the remainder water.
Peptide
Molecule comprising at least 2 amino acid residues linked by a CO-NH peptide bond, resulting...
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