Phys.org·3 min read·medium
Scientists discover collagen, the human body's most abundant protein, is liquid-like inside cells
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Researchers at the Center for Genomic Regulation have discovered that collagen exists inside human cells as a liquid-like droplet rather than a rigid rod. This state prevents the protein from forming fibers prematurely, which would be fatal to the cell.
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This fundamental shift in understanding human biology could lead to new insights into how cells manage structural proteins and potentially inform future medical treatments.
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