Collagen content and collagen extractability pattern of adult human trabecular bone according to age, sex and amount of bone mass

doi:10.1016/0304-4165(71)90243-1

Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects

Volume 244, Issue 2, 19 August 1971, Pages 410-420

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Abstract

The collagen content of human trabecular bone and its extractability were assessed and related to age, sex and degree of porosity. No difference was found for these three parameters in the quantitative estimation of organic matrix and collagen or in the collagen/organic matrix ratio. For both sexes, the net amount of collagen extracted with various solutions fell as age and porosity increased.

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Collagen content and collagen extractability pattern of adult human trabecular bone according to age, sex and amount of bone mass

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