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The potential of undenatured type II collagen against arthritis: a review

0705The global aging population has heightened the prevalence of bone and joint diseases, challenging patient quality of life and healthcare systems. Type II collagen, crucial for joint function, has garnered attention for its therapeutic potential. This article reviews undenatured type II collagen (UC-II), exploring its structure, extraction methods, and its role in arthritis treatment. It highlights UC-II's promising effects on alleviating joint inflammation and pain in osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) through oral tolerance mechanisms. UC-II offers a well-tolerated, effective treatment with high patient acceptance and minimal side effects, making it a viable option for managing joint diseases.

Recent advances of collagen composite biomaterials for biomedical engineering: antibacterial functionalization and 3D-printed architecturalization

portraitIn biomedical engineering, collagen from natural sources has high biocompatibility and can be combined with various active ingredients to create multifunctional biomedical composite materials. However, medical-related infection issues and the precise treatment needs of patients require collagen composite biomaterials to have antibacterial properties and customized structures. This review explores the latest developments in the antibacterial functionalization of collagen composite materials, which expands the application of various antibacterial active ingredients in collagen medical materials. The architecturalization of collagen composite materials with 3D printing is explored to create structurally adjustable tissue engineering scaffolds, providing guidance for personalized customization of multifunctional materials to meet the specific needs of patients in the future.

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Collagen-Based Biodegradable Food Packaging

Guest Editors:

Dr. Abul Hossain, The University of British Columbia, Canada
Dr. Kousar Jahan, Delaware State University, United States of America
Dr. Thanikaivelan Palanisamy, Central Leather Research Institute, India

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Utilization of Collagen in Food Science and Technology

Guest Editors:

Prof. Mouming Zhao (South China University of Technology, China)
Dr. Bor-Sen Chiou (USDA ARS Western Regional Research Center WRRC, USA)

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Innovations to Make Leather Irreplaceable

This thematic series is in liaison with the 37th Congress of the International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS), which will be held in October 17-20, 2023, in Chengdu, China.

Guest Editors:

Prof. Keyong Tang (Zhengzhou University, China)
Dr. Sujay Prabakar (Leather and Shoe Research Association of New Zealand, New Zealand)

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Collagen-based Materials

The principal focus of this Thematic Series is to explore recent advances in preparation, characterization and application of collagen-based materials.

Guest Editors:
Prof. Run-Cang Sun (Dalian Polytechnic University, China)
Prof. Yunbing Wang (Sichuan University, China)

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Collagen-based Advanced Functional Materials

This thematic series is in liaison with 3rd IYCLCM (The 3rd International Youth Conference on Lignocellulose and Collagen-based Materials), which will be held in March 24-26, 2023, in Chengdu, China.

Guest Editors:

Prof. Zhiyong Qian (Sichuan University, China)
Prof. Xuechuan Wang (Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, China)
Prof. Hongshun Yang (National University of Singapore, Singapore)

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The journal focuses on new findings and innovative scientific advances in all aspects of collagen (the main component of animal skin) and leather, aiming to provide a platform for both scientists and engineers to address and discuss the theoretical and practical problems encountered in leather manufacture and novel utilizations of collagen. It also reports progressive achievements on chemistry, material science, biotechnology, biomaterials, environmental protection, chemical engineering and other related disciplines that can promote the leather industry and collagen material fabrication.

The journal publishes high-quality original research papers, short communications, perspectives and invited reviews. Relevant subject areas include, but are not limited to:
 

  • Fundamental researches of collagen
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  • Collagen functional materials
  • Novel utilization of collagen
  • Collagen utilization in food industry
  • Tanning chemistry
  • Leather chemicals
  • Novel technology of leather manufacture
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  • Cleaner production and environmental management
  • Transdisciplinary researches related with collagen and leather
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