摘要 |
A novel collagen mimic comprising a tripeptide unit having the formula (flpYaaGly)<SUB>n</SUB>, where flp is 4(S)-fluoro-L-proline, is disclosed. The collagen mimic has increased stability relative to the collagen-related triple helices (ProYaaGly)<SUB>n</SUB>, (hypYaaGly)<SUB>n</SUB>, and (HypYaaGly)<SUB>n</SUB>.
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