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Collagen vs Osteonectin - What's the difference?

collagen | osteonectin |

As nouns the difference between collagen and osteonectin

is that collagen is while osteonectin is (biochemistry) a protein that binds to hydroxyapatite to facilitate the mineralisation of collagen in bones.

collagen

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (biochemistry) Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.

    • osteonectin

    English

    (wikipedia osteonectin)

    Noun

    (-)
  • (biochemistry) A protein that binds to hydroxyapatite to facilitate the mineralisation of collagen in bones.