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[Progress of fish collagen as novel biomedical material]
Hongchi Chen1, Xiaojuan Wei2, Changqing Zhang1
1Department of Orthopedics, the Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200233, P.R.China.
Summary
Fish collagen offers a promising, safe alternative to mammalian collagen for biomedical applications. Further research is needed to fully realize its clinical potential as a substitute.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Materials Science
- Tissue Engineering
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Mammalian collagen, widely used in clinical practice, faces limitations including potential virus transmission and religious barriers.
- The demand for alternative collagen sources is increasing due to safety and ethical concerns associated with mammalian-derived collagen.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in fish collagen research for biomedical applications.
- To analyze the feasibility and risk management of using fish collagen as a substitute for mammalian collagen in clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of fish collagen research.
- Analysis of existing data on fish collagen properties and applications.
- Evaluation of translational medicine research status.
Main Results:
- Fish collagen is an abundant resource with low risk of virus transmission, biological risk, and religious barriers, alongside high biocompatibility.
- Fish collagen demonstrates significant potential for clinical use, particularly as a replacement for mammalian collagen.
- Limited translational medicine research on fish collagen has been reported in China.
Conclusions:
- Fish collagen is a clinically feasible and necessary alternative to mammalian collagen in translational medicine.
- Extensive applied basic research is crucial for the future development and clinical integration of fish collagen.
- Addressing the current research gaps will facilitate the broader adoption of fish collagen in biomedical fields.
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