Table 1 Types of tendon collagens
Types of collagens | MW | Quantity (%) | Localization |
|---|---|---|---|
Type I | 95.000 | 97–98 | Endotenon, epitenon, paratenon, MJT |
Type II | 95.000 | 0.2–0.8 | OTJ cartilage |
Type III | 95.000 | 1–1.5 | Endotenon, paratenon, vessel walls, MTJ |
Type IV | 180.000 | < 0.2 | Basal membrane of vessels, MTJ |
Type V | 300.000 | < 0.2 | Vessel walls, MTJ |