Collagen in different forms could be suitable for different wounds. (Clockwise from top left): Processed collagen made into a patch, foam, hydrated gel, and unstructured form. Credit: NTU Singapore
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have established that collagen derived from fish scales could be effective for various biomedical applications such as wound healing.
Commonly removed before cooking, the research team found that fish scales contain collagen that, when further modified and applied to mice, promoted blood and lymphatic vessel formation, thus improving the potential for tissue repair and regeneration.
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