Share. Collagen is a protein made up of amino acids that is found in the human body. Here's a look at what collagen is and how it is used in the body.Like all proteins, collagen consists of amino acids, organic molecules made from carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.ollagen and keratin give the skin its strength, waterproofing, and elasticity. Loss of collagen is a cause of wrinkles. Collagen-based animal glues may be made by boiling the skin and sinews of animals.
1 MRSA can live for up to 8 weeks on a mop head. 2  MRSA can live for up to 9 weeks on a cotton towel. 3  MRSA can live for up to 203 days (over 6 moths) on a blanket. 4  MRSA can live on the skin of otherwise healthy individuals, with no symptoms indefinitely.
Cold and flu viruses can last up to 72 hours on plastic surfaces and the nasty norovirus can survive for two to four weeks â so chances are that you're very likely to touch a surface with some germs on it while you're in a confined space with many other people, like on an airplane (or in public places general).n case you missed my recent article about how to avoid getting sick from your hotel room, you can view it here. Today we're talking about airplanes and other public places where a lot of people congregate and touch things. Let's face it, people are dirty.