Structural Proteins: Genes

Structural proteins are proteins required for the building and support of body tissues. These include collagens, which provide the integrity and tensile strength of connective tissues, bone and cartilage, and myosins, which are important for the elasticity and contractility of muscles. Genes for structural proteins are usually present as a single copy per haploid genome. Keywords: collagen; exon; chromosomal location; gene size; triple-helical