Abstract: Disclosed is a method of using papain to extract collagen from the skin of aquatic animals. The method comprising using papain to obtain collagen by introducing the collagen fibers into a sodium chloride solution; collecting the collagen fibers and centrifuging the collagen fibers for at least 20 minutes; and obtaining a collagen yield of between 14 and 40% by weight.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 31, 2014
Date of Patent:
September 5, 2017
Assignee:
Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang
Inventors:
Jamilah Bakar, Umi H. Razali, Dzulkifly M. Hashim, Awis Q. Sazili, Kaur Harvinder