Gelatin derivatives aspects

A more scientific definition is given by Veis [423] The gelatins are a class of proteinaceous substance that have no existence in nature, but are derived from the parent protein collagen, by any one of a number of procedures involving the destruction of the secondary structure of the collagen and, in most cases, some aspects of the primary and tertiary structures. Collagen is the principle proteinaceous component of the white fibrous connective tissues, which serve as the chief, tensile stress-bearing elements for all vertebrates, whereas related protons are found in any of the lower phyla . 

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