Collagen Type I as a Ligand for Receptor-Mediated Signaling
Collagens form the fibrous component of the extracellular matrix in all multi-cellular animals.Collagen type I is the most abundant collagen present in skin, tendons, vasculature, as well as the organic portion of the calcified tissue of bone and teeth.This CHILDS CHAP/GLOVE COMBO review focuses on numerous receptors for which collagen acts as a li