A novel collagen mimic comprising a tripeptide unit having the formula (flpYaaGly).sub.n, where flp is 4(S)-fluoro-L-proline, is disclosed. The collagen mimic has increased stability relative to the collagen-related triple helices (ProYaaGly).sub.n, (hypYaaGly).sub.n, and (HypYaaGly).sub.n.

 
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