Structure of the organic matrix: collagen structure (chemical). Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • Collagen is the major constituent of the organic matrix of bone. It may have no direct role in mineralization other than serving as a non-specific scaffolding for the process, although more specific roles have been suggested. -R.A.H.

published proceedings

  • Biological Mineralization and Demineralization

author list (cited authors)

  • Prockop, D. J., & Williams, C. J.

complete list of authors

  • Prockop, DJ||Williams, CJ

publication date

  • January 1982