DOPA residues endow collagen with radical scavenging capacity
M. Kurth, U. Barayeu, H. Gharibi, A. Kuzhelev, K. Riedmiller, J. Zilke, K. Noack, V. Denysenkov, R. Kappl, T. F. Prisner, R. A. Zubarev, T. P. Dick, F. Graeter
This study identifies DOPA residues in collagen as redox-active components that provide radical scavenging capacity, outperforming their precursors and ascorbic acid.
bioRxiv · Jan 23, 2023Biophysics