ANTI-COLLAGEN TYPE I

Uses

Monoclonal Anti-Collagen, Type I antibody produced in mouse has been used in:

• immunohistochemistry
• dot blot technique
• indirect immunofluorescence staining

General Description

Collagen type I contributes maximum to the fibrous protein content in mammals. It is also present in arteries and extracellular matrix. The protein has an elongated cylindrical structure with tapering ends. It possess a left-handed helix with three polyproline II-type polypeptide strands.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Collagen type I is responsible for mechanical stability, elasticity, strength and toughness, observed in tendons, ligaments, skin, cornea, bone, dentin and many other tissues.