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• Collagen
  |Term=collagen ...inition=collagen - {{Pronunciation}} (KAH-luh-jen) A fibrous protein found in cartilage and other connective tissue 
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• Collagen disease
  |Term=collagen disease ...ut now considered more appropriate for diseases associated with defects in collagen, which is a component of connective tissue is tissue 
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• COL6A3
  ...for making a component of type VI collagen. This type of collagen is found in the [[Extracellular matrix]], a complex structural network that provides bo ...lpha 3 Chain" refers to one of the three alpha chains that make up type VI collagen.
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• COL6A2
  ...crucial role in maintaining the integrity and structure of various tissues in the body. ...ucing'. The term signifies the gene's role in producing a specific type of collagen.
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• Collagen-induced arthritis
  ...djuːst ɑːrˈθraɪtɪs/) is a form of [[rheumatoid arthritis]] that is induced in laboratory animals for research purposes. It is a widely used model for stu ...ve tissues) and an adjuvant. The immune system of the animal reacts to the collagen, leading to inflammation and arthritis.
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• Collagen VI
  == Collagen VI == '''Collagen VI''' (pronounced: kuh-la-juhn six) is a type of [[collagen]] that is a major component of the [[extracellular matrix]], the non-cellul
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• COL6A1
  ...lso known as Collagen Type VI Alpha 1 Chain, is a [[Protein|protein]] that in humans is encoded by the COL6A1 [[Gene|gene]]. ..., hair, nails, bones, and joints. 'Type VI' refers to the specific type of collagen, and 'Alpha 1 Chain' refers to the specific chain of the protein.
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• COL2A1
  ...otein component of type II collagen. This type of collagen is found mostly in the cartilage that forms the spine, the eye's vitreous humor, and the carti ...n, type II, alpha 1," which describes the gene's function and its position in a family of similar genes.
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• Anulus fibrosus
  ...osed of [[Type I collagen]], while the inner layers contain more [[Type II collagen]]. * [[Intervertebral disc]]: The disc that separates the vertebrae in the spine, composed of the Anulus fibrosus and the Nucleus pulposus.
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• COL11A1
  ...r making one component of type XI collagen. This type of collagen is found in the [[Cartilage]] and the [[Vitreous]] of the eye. ...COL11A1 is an abbreviation for "Collagen Type XI Alpha 1 Chain". The term "collagen" comes from the Greek words "kolla" meaning "glue" and "gen" meaning "produ
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• COL3A1
  ...llular matrix]] in various connective tissues and is particularly abundant in the [[Skin]], [[Lungs]], and [[Vascular system]]. ...ncodes. The prefix "COL" stands for "collagen", "3" refers to the type III collagen, "A" stands for "alpha", and "1" indicates that it is the first gene of thi
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• COL9A2
  ...-2) is a gene that provides instructions for making a component of type IX collagen. The term "COL9A2" is derived from the words "Collagen", referring to the protein family it belongs to, and "9A2", indicating its
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• Hydroxyproline
  ...droxy·​pro·​line) is an [[amino acid]] that is particularly important in [[collagen]] structure. ...collagen, the substance that holds together the skin and connective tissue in animals.
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• COL9A1
  ...own as '''Collagen Type IX Alpha 1 Chain''', is a [[Protein|protein]] that in humans is encoded by the COL9A1 [[Gene|gene]]. The term '''COL9A1''' is derived from the words '''Collagen''', referring to the type of protein it encodes, and '''Type IX Alpha 1 Cha
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• Fibroblasts
  ...role in wound healing. They are the most common cells of connective tissue in animals. ...e they proliferate and produce large amounts of collagenous matrix, aiding in the healing process.
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• Chondrocyte
  ...produce and maintain the cartilaginous matrix, which consists mainly of [[collagen]] and [[proteoglycans]]. ...age. They are essential for the maintenance and regeneration of cartilage. In mature cartilage, chondrocytes are usually solitary cells, but they can for
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• Sclerotic fibroma
  ...matofibroma]] that is characterized by the presence of dense, hyalinized [[collagen]] bundles. It is also known as '''storiform collagenoma'''. ...or form, referring to the characteristic pattern of collagen bundles seen in this condition.
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• Verrucous perforating collagenoma
  ...[[nodules]] on the skin surface. These nodules are typically filled with [[collagen]], a protein that provides structure to the skin. ...ed to describe a group of skin disorders characterized by an overgrowth of collagen.
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• Col2a1
  ...r collagen found in cartilage and the vitreous humor of the eye. Mutations in this gene are associated with a variety of skeletal disorders, including [[ ...g "glue," and "gen," meaning "producing." This reflects the protein's role in providing structure and strength to tissues.
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• Fibrocyte
  ...t plays a crucial role in the maintenance and repair of connective tissues in the human body. A '''Fibrocyte''' is a type of [[Cell (biology)|cell]] that is found in connective tissues such as the [[Dermis|dermis]] of the skin, tendons, and
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