Fibrous protein

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== Function == Fibrous proteins are usually static molecules and play important structural roles in the anatomy and physiology of vertebrates, providing external protection, support, shape, and form.

== Disease == Fibrous dysplasia is an uncommon bone disorder in which scar-like (fibrous) tissue develops in place of normal bone.

== Relevance == A Fibrous protein is a protein with an elongated shape. Fibrous proteins provide structural support for cells and tissues

== Structural highlights == They are made up of polypeptide chains that are elongated and fibrous in nature or have a sheet like structure. These fibers and sheets are mechanically strong and are water insoluble.



References


https://proteopedia.org/wiki/index.php/Fibrous_Proteins

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/fibrous-protein

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