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Comparative Study of Collagen Gels Extracted from Different Sources
Alina Elena Coman1, Minodora Maria Marin2, Ana Maria Rosca3
1National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather, Division Leather and Footwear Research Institute, Collagen Department, 93 Ion Minulescu St., 031215 Bucharest, Romania.
Gels (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 26, 2025
Summary
This study developed collagen porous matrices from various natural sources for biomedical applications. The resulting collagen scaffolds demonstrated good biocompatibility and antimicrobial properties, indicating their potential for medical use.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Biochemistry
- Tissue Engineering
Background:
- Collagen is a vital structural protein, with Type I collagen crucial for skin's firmness and elasticity.
- Developing collagen-based materials is essential for advancing biomedical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comparatively study porous collagen matrices derived from diverse natural sources (calf, buffalo, turkey, perch).
- To evaluate the potential medical applications of these collagen matrices.
Main Methods:
- Collagen extraction and gel formation.
- Structural analysis using circular dichroism (CD) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR).
- Assessment of biocompatibility (XTT assay), water swelling, morphology, thermal stability, and antimicrobial activity.
Main Results:
- Porous collagen matrices were successfully fabricated from multiple natural sources.
- The matrices exhibited good biocompatibility and desirable physical properties (swelling, morphology, thermal stability).
- Significant antimicrobial activity was observed, particularly in COLL_P, highlighting suitability for biomedical uses.
Conclusions:
- A viable method for producing collagen matrices from various sources for biomedical applications was established.
- The developed collagen scaffolds show promise for medical applications due to their biocompatibility and antimicrobial efficacy.
