MMP1是一种可以降解胶原的酶，而胶原是一种存在于骨骼和软骨的蛋白质。

MMP1 is an enzyme that degrades collagen, a protein found in bone and cartilage.

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它的另一功效是促进真皮层骨胶原的合成，使皮肤恢复弹性，从而更好地预防出现皱纹。

It's another function is to promote the collagen synthesis, so that the skin to restore the elasticity, so as to better prevent wrinkles.

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曼彻斯特大学的皮肤学者莱斯利·罗兹说：“食用番茄可增加皮肤中原骨胶原的含量值得关注。

The tomato diet boosted the level of procollagen in the skin significantly.

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This collagen is highly hydrated, it forms a gel that has water-like properties but it also has solid properties.

这些胶原蛋白是高度水合的,形成了既有水的特性,又具有固体特性的胶体

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Jell-o is just a hydrated solution of collagen and it contains a lot of water.

吉露果冻就是一种水合的胶原蛋白溶液,它含水极多

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The collagen is excreted by cells themselves, so the matrix is made by cells.

胶原蛋白是细胞自己分泌的,所以说基质也是细胞制造的

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