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collagen type XI trimer — Definition

Tip XI kollajen trimeri / collagen type XI trimer
Type XI collagen is a protein belonging to the fibriler collagen family, it is in a trimer structure consisting of three alpha chain (α1(XI), α2(XI) and α3(XI). This trimer provides mechanical durability and structural integrity of the tissue by participating in fibril formation, especially in cartilage tissue, type II collagen. Type XI collagen trimer is associated with cartilage and joint diseases such as mutations, Sticks syndrome and osteoarthritis.
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❓ What is Tip XI kollajen trimeri?
Tip XI kollajen trimeri; type XI collagen is a protein belonging to the fibriler collagen family, it is in a trimer structure consisting of three alpha chain (α1(XI), α2(XI) and α3(XI). This trimer provides mechanical durability and structural integrity of the tissue by participating in fibril formation, especially in cartilage tissue, type II collagen. Type XI collagen trimer is associated with cartilage and joint diseases such as mutations, Sticks syndrome and osteoarthritis.
❓ What is collagen type XI trimer in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "collagen type XI trimer" is Tip XI kollajen trimeri.
❓ Which medical field is Tip XI kollajen trimeri related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.