<cell biology> Triple helical trimer of collagen molecules in which the terminal extension peptides are linked by disulphide bridges, the terminal peptides are later removed by specific proteases to produce a tropocollagen molecule. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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Triple-helical trimer of collagen molecules in which the terminal extension peptides are linked by disulphide bridges; the terminal peptides are later removed by specific proteases to produce a tropocollagen molecule.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: prō-kol′ă-jen Definitions: 1. Soluble precursor of tropocollagen formed by fibroblasts and other cells in the process of collagen synthesis; unstable type III procollagen is associated with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV.
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Procollagen: A precursor (forerunner) of collagen, the protein that adds strength and support to many body tissues.
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