M. Kurth

DOPA residues endow collagen with radical scavenging capacity

This study identifies DOPA residues in collagen as redox-active components that provide radical scavenging capacity, outperforming their precursors and ascorbic acid.

Collagen breaks at weak sacrificial bonds taming its mechanoradicals

The paper identifies weak sacrificial bonds in collagen that break first under stress, stabilizing mechanoradicals and preventing macroscopic failure.