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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. | + | '''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. | + | '''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 | + | '''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. | '''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. | ||
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