| Front | What is collagen, and what does it do during the wound healing process? |
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| Back | This is a tough, fibrous protein found in scar tissue, hair, bones, and connective tissue. In the last stage of wound healing, it provides stability to the damaged tissue and joins wound borders, thereby closing the open tissue. |
Tags: 24, injuries, soft-tissue
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