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COLLAGEN
Although collagen is now used extensively in cosmetic surgery, it is perhaps a little known fact that it is the most significantly occurring protein of connective tissue in animals mammals and accounts for more or less 25% of the total protein content. |
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Uses of CollagenCollagen is one of the lengthy, fibrous proteins which
functions very differently from other proteins such as enzymes. Collagen is also found inside particular cells because it has very good tensile strength. It is the main component cartilage, tendons, ligaments, teeth and bone.
Together with keratin in its soft form, it is accountable for the strength of skin and for its general elasticity.
Sadly though, it is also responsible for wrinkles that come with advancing years because of the degradation of its structure. Collagen also strengthens blood vessels and plays its part in the development of tissue. It also exists in the cornea and lens of the eye in a crystalline form. In recent years, collagen has started to be sued in cosmetic surgery and it also plays a part in surgery for burnt skin. |
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The word collagen is derived from the Greek word for glue, called 'kolla' and in fact, literally translated from its origins, collagen stands for "glue producer". It relates to the ancient process of boiling the
sinews and skin of horses and other animals to derive glue. In fact collagen adhesive was first used by the Egyptians more than 4,000 years ago and a little more recently around 500 A.D., native Americans used Collagen in bows.
Archaeologists tell us that the oldest known Collagen glue dates back to around 6,000 B.C. and was utilised as a protective lining on baskets made out of rope and also in embroidered fabrics to hold utensils together. It has also been found in criss-cross decorations on human skull remains. Medical uses Today, Collagen is used extensively in cosmetic surgery and also as a healing aid for patients with burns injuries. It is also used in the reconstruction of bones and number of dental and surgical methods. It is known that when Collagen is used for cosmetic purposes, there is a small likelihood of an allergic reaction resulting in prolonged redness but this can be avoided by first of all testing for a reaction before use. These days most collagen used for medical purposes is sourced from pre-adult beef cattle from animals that are certified to be free of BSE. For safety reasons, manufacturers tend to use animals from what are called "closed herds" (i.e. they have not been in contact with BSE herds) or it is derived from countries that have not experienced BSE before. |
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Try searching on the Internet for "collagen clinics" and you will be amazed just how many pages are on offer. Try it for yourself by hitting the search button below!
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