Detection of wound healing of collagen in fish scales

Reporters in Singapore lead the newly published research results of scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National University of Singapore (NUS), saying that fish-scale collagen can be used. used to treat wounds.

The study was conducted on scales of commonly used fish such as sea bass, tuna and tilapia.

Scientists found that fish scales containing collagen can be chemically metabolized to dissolve in water and are used for many biomedical applications.

When tested on mice, collagen also brought a lot of potential for treatment and tissue regeneration.(Source: NTU).

In addition, metabolized collagen can also be combined with drugs to produce wound healing bands with higher healing properties.

When tested on mice, collagen also brought a lot of potential for treatment and tissue regeneration.

Previously, the research of the team also showed that collagen derived from fish scales can affect capillary cells of humans.

Accordingly, these cells produce 2.5 times more collagen in the process of angiogenesis than those grown on other types of collagen.

The new findings have attracted international scientific attention because collagen from non-mammalian sources can overcome various biological and cultural problems related to collagen from cattle. , pig. That's not to mention the need to thoroughly examine the extraction process due to the risk of mammal-to-human disease .

The Singapore scientists' study also showed that fish-scale collagen can be obtained easily with 200mg of collagen that can be extracted from one or two fish and the extraction process costs just over S $ 4. .

The team is also working with a number of local fisheries establishments to find ways to convert aquaculture wastes such as fish scales into useful materials as well as expand the collagen extraction process for effective management. trash.