Discovering Fish Scales: A New Source of Collagen

Did you know that fish scales can be a great source of collagen? Scientists have found that collagen from the scales of Megalonibea fusca is very promising. They compared two types of collagen: one that dissolves in acid (ASC-MF) and one that dissolves in a protein-digesting enzyme called pepsin (PSC-MF). Both types are safe and don't cause any harm to cells in lab tests. They also have good heat resistance and can help blood clot. This makes them great for food and medical uses.Fish collagen is a hot topic these days because it avoids diseases and religious concerns linked to land animals. The scales of M. fusca gave 1. 72% and 11. 72% of collagen by weight, respectively. Both types are type I collagen, which has a strong structure. What's more, they can handle higher temperatures than many other collagens. This study shows that pepsin-soluble collagen (PSC-MF) could be a good alternative to collagen from land animals. It has all the benefits without the drawbacks.