Empirical evidence that bone collagen molecules denature as a result of bone fracture.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105220
Abstract: Cortical bone tissue, primarily composed of collagen, hydroxyapatite, and water, is a strong and tough natural, structural biomaterial. The integrity of the collagenous phase (native triple helix vs. damaged/denatured coil) has previously been correlated via… read more here.
Keywords: collagen molecules; fracture; cortical bone; bone collagen ... See more keywords