Collagen

Collagen is a fibrous protein found in cartilage and other connective tissue.

What is Collagen?

Collagen is a protein made up of amino-acids, which are in turn built of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Collagen contains specific amino acids – Glycine, Proline, Hydroxyproline and Arginine.

Collagen Degradation Pathways in Humans

Collagen Types and Linked Disorders

Latest Collagen News and Research

Researchers develop novel engineered extracellular matrix to improve cartilage repair

Recently, a research team from Chongqing Medical University, led by Prof. Wei Huang, Dr. Wei Bao, and Dr. Yiting Lei, has successfully developed a novel engineered extracellular matrix (eECM) to address the challenge of cartilage repair.

11 Jul 2025

Targeting SRSF7 offers potential therapy for pulmonary fibrosis

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how SRSF7 promotes pulmonary fibrosis through regulating PKM alternative splicing in lung fibroblasts.

10 Jul 2025

SolasCure publishes Dose Escalation Study on painless application of Aurase Wound Gel

SOLASCURE Ltd (SolasCure), a biotechnology company developing a novel treatment to transform chronic wound healing, today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study in the International Wound Journal.

8 Jul 2025

Breakthrough dual-drug hydrogel promotes cartilage repair in osteoarthritis

A research team from Northwest University, China, has developed a breakthrough nano-composite hydrogel system to address the dual challenges of inflammation and cartilage damage in osteoarthritis (OA), a leading cause of joint disability worldwide.

3 Jul 2025

Leukemia-on-a-chip offers breakthrough in personalized cancer treatment

A team of researchers led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering's Weiqiang Chen has developed a miniature device that could transform how blood cancer treatments are tested and tailored for patients.

2 Jul 2025

Organ chip technology accurately predicts chemotherapy response in esophageal adenocarcinoma patients

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), one of two major forms of esophageal cancer, is the sixth most deadly cancer worldwide for which no effective targeted therapy exists.

27 Jun 2025

Study reveals vitamin C’s role in strengthening aging skin

The skin acts as the body's first line of defense against external threats. However, as we age, the epidermis-the outermost layer of skin-gradually becomes thinner and loses its protective strength.

25 Jun 2025

Caloric restriction may help delay decline in reproductive function associated with aging

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 5, on May 20, 2025, titled "Short-term moderate caloric restriction in the rhesus macaque attenuates markers of ovarian aging in select populations."

24 Jun 2025

Novel combination therapy targets m6A pathway to combat joint erosion in rheumatoid arthritis

A recent study published in Engineering has shed light on a novel combination therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that significantly reduces bone destruction by targeting the m6A methylation pathway.

24 Jun 2025

Genetically engineered skin grafts help heal chronic wounds in patients with epidermolysis bullosa

Skin grafts genetically engineered from a patient's own cells can heal persistent wounds in people with an extremely painful dermatologic disease, a Stanford Medicine-led clinical trial has shown.

23 Jun 2025

New intercellular network found to drive liver fibrosis progression

Liver fibrosis, a pathological condition in which the liver becomes stiff and scarred, commonly develops in the progression of chronic liver diseases such as chronic hepatitis and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

21 Jun 2025

Solascure receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Aurase Wound Gel to treat calciphylaxis ulcers

SOLASCURE Ltd (SolasCure), a biotechnology company developing a novel treatment to transform chronic wound healing, today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation for its investigational Aurase Wound Gel (AWG), in the treatment of patients with calciphylaxis ulcers.

16 Jun 2025

Tumor collagen structure may help explain racial disparities in cancer outcomes

In cancer care, accurate tools for predicting whether a tumor will spread (metastasize) can help patients receive the most appropriate treatments.

15 Jun 2025

Eliminating stellate cells reduces liver metastasis in mouse models

The prestigious journal Hepatology Communications reports on the discovery by the Cancer and Translational Medicine research group of the University of the Basque Country (EHU).

10 Jun 2025

New anti-aging compounds found hidden beneath the skin

People go to great lengths to maintain youthful-looking skin with masks, creams and serums. Now, researchers have discovered compounds with anti-aging properties hidden beneath our own skin.

5 Jun 2025

SIRT6 identified as a critical safeguard of spinal disc health

Low back pain is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition worldwide and is closely tied to the progressive degeneration of intervertebral discs.

5 Jun 2025

FDA approves ENCELTO implant to preserve sight in people with macular telangiectasia type 2

For people diagnosed with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel)-a rare and slowly progressing retinal disease-there have been no FDA-approved (or other) treatments to slow or stop vision loss.

4 Jun 2025

Next-generation hydrogel supports regeneration of salivary gland-like tissue

Salivary glands play an essential role in protecting oral health by secreting saliva to aid in digestion, speech, and immunity.

30 May 2025

Innovative approaches to managing diabetic wounds with smart bioactive dressings

A recent study published in Engineering delves into the advancements in wound management, specifically focusing on microenvironment-sensitive bioactive dressings for diabetic wounds. Diabetic wounds (DWs) are a major complication of diabetes mellitus.

26 May 2025

Study sheds light on why women have faster heartbeats than men

For decades, doctors and researchers have puzzled over a basic heart rhythm mystery: Why do women tend to have faster heartbeats while men are more likely to develop irregular rhythms like atrial fibrillation (AFib)?

15 May 2025