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1. The synthesis and turnover of protein in aorta, uterus, tendon and skin were studied in 5-week old rats. 2. The SA of connective tissue proteins in decreasing order of magnitude was nonscleroprotein, soluble collagen, insoluble collagen and elastin. 3. Among the tissues studied, greatest synthesis and turnover of collagen was observed in uterus. As regards synthesis, skin, aorta and tendon followed in descending order, while, for turnover, the order was skin, tendon and aorta.
The authors gratefully acknowledge suggestions and advice of Dr. C. H. Treadwell and technical assistance of William Hitt, Charles Hizer and Richard Dawson.
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