Tropocollagen vs. Procollagen — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Tropocollagen and Procollagen

The molecular component of a collagen fibril, consisting of three polypeptide chains coiled around each other.

(biochemistry) The precursor of collagen; it is formed in fibroblasts and converted to collagen by a peptidase.

(biochemistry) A component of fibres of collagen in which three polypeptide chains are coiled around each other.

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