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What Is Atelocollagen?
Atelocollagen is a purified collagen derivative usually extracted from bovine (cow) skin. Applied topically, atelocollagen – like regular collagen – has humectant properties that result in smoother, more supple skin and a visible reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It does not, however, build new collagen or restore collagen production that has depleted over time (however, there are other ingredients that can do that!).\n\nThis type of collagen is a polymer that has had certain peptides removed from each end to make it more tolerable for the purpose of injections. In clinical settings, this collagen has been directly injected into patients to assist the healing of torn ligaments. It is also used as a vector to deliver other ingredients via injection with minimal risk of rejection.\n\nUse levels of atelocollagen in skin care range from 1–5%, where it is typically supplied as a blend with other ingredients such as collagens, vitamins and/or plant extracts.
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Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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ScienceDirect.com, Website, Accessed November 2024 ScienceDirect.com, 2024
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ReproCell, Website, Accessed November 2024 ReproCell, 2024
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Current Issues in Molecular Biology, February 2024, pages 2,043-2,070 [] Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024
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Journal of Biomaterials Applications, December 2020, ePublication [] Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 2020
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Scientific Reports, June 2020, pages 1-18 [] Scientific Reports, 2020
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Life, June 2020, pages 1-8 [] Life, 2020
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