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Structural Proteins

Structural proteins are proteins which provide structural support and rigidity in living organisms. These proteins form the extracellular matrix, which is a web of fibers composed of glycoproteins and proteins such as collagen and elastin, located outside the cells. Structural proteins are essential for the structur…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 11 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 19× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2643-2811 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Structural proteins are proteins which provide structural support and rigidity in living organisms. These proteins form the extracellular matrix, which is a web of fibers composed of glycoproteins and proteins such as collagen and elastin, located outside the cells. Structural proteins are essential for the structure and functions of all living organisms, providing the necessary stability to cells, tissues and organs. They are also involved in many biological processes, including cell division, cell adhesion and signal transduction. In addition, structural proteins are important for maintaining the integrity of organs, allowing them to properly perform their physiological functions. They are also involved in wound healing and tissue regeneration. Furthermore, they play a major role in diseases, as they are involved in the formation and progression of certain types of cancer, as well as neurodegenerative diseases. Structural proteins are also widely used in medical and biotechnological research, as they can be used to create drug delivery systems, artificial organs and tissue engineering.

Research published in this journal

11 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 11 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Model Based Research (ISSN 2643-2811).

Journal editorial board
Yoshiaki Kikuchi · Japan Yung-Yao Chen · Taiwan Yang Chen · United States

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