Collagens –Basic Science and Applications

Collagen is a large protein molecule that is responsible for the structure of skin, ligaments, bones, cartilage, and has been widely used in leather, glue, gelatin. In recent years, it has also been used as an ingredient of drinks, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products.

This book shows various fields of collagen, such as its structure, physical properties, chemical properties, functions in the living body, digestion and absorption, related diseases, and various industrial uses. 

【Contents】

Part 1. Basic Science

1. Definition

2. Collagen Family Proteins

3. The Structure and Physical Properties of Collagen

4. Function in vivo

5. Biosynthesis (1): Overview

6. Biosynthesis (2): Post-translational Modifications

7. Biosynthesis (3): Cross-linking

8. Collagenase

9. Pathology and Disease

10. Synthetic Collagen

11. Digestion and Absorption

12. Mammalian collagen

13. Collagen from Aquatic Animals

14. Collagen from lower animals

Part 2. Applications

15. Application of Collagen, Overview

16. Leather and Its Products

17. Japanese glue and Western glue

18. Inkstick (sumi) and Classical Animal Glue

19. Collagen Based Foods

20. Nutraceuticals

21. Collagen in the Cosmetics Field

22. Medical Collagen