ECM Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 components of Collagen ?
A
Glycine (at every 3rd AA)
PROLINE and hydroxyproline
LYSINE and HydroxyLYSINE
2
Q
Components of elastin ?
A
Non hydroxylated PROLINE
GLYCINE
3
Q
AD
Tall and thin
Funnel chest
Long limbs and fingers
Aortic root dilation ?
A
Marfan syndrome
4
Q
What collagen binds to laminin in BASAL lamina ?
A
Type 4