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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.

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