Essays about: "Collagenase"

Found 3 essays containing the word Collagenase.

1. 1. Methods for production of recombinant enzymes for collagen degradation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi; Lunds universitet/Beräkningskemi

   Author : Tea Eriksson; Elin Su; [2020]
   Keywords : Collagenase; Subtilisin; Collagen; Enzymatic hydrolysis; Enzymes; Collagen degradation; Enzyme production; Cloning; Gene optimization; Protein expression; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In this thesis eight enzymes have been identified with documented ability to degrade collagen or its hydrolyzed products. Collagen can be found in skin, bones, and connective tissue. Hydrolyzed collagen peptides are utilized in food, disease treatment, skincare and training supplements. READ MORE

3. 2. Influence of Elastase and Collagenase: ex vivo study on the mechanical properties of porcine aorta by biaxial tensile tests.

   University essay from KTH/Hållfasthetslära (Inst.)

   Author : Jessica Kivikari; [2015]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The aorta is the largest artery in the mammal and it’s rather distensible due to its high degree of elasticity. It has a heterogeneous structure, where some of the key elements are the proteins collagen and elastin; which are essential for the mechanical properties of the aortic tissue. READ MORE

4. 3. MMP-13 substrate specificity in cartilage breakdown

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

   Author : Atef Mannaa; [2012]
   Keywords : Analytisk kemi; Chemistry;

   Abstract : MMP13 (Collagenase 3) is a member of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family. In pathology it is overexpressed in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA) and human carcinomas. It is secreted in its inactive proforms from which it can be activated. READ MORE