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Our Core Technology: Recombinant Humanized Collagen
The First To Resolve The High-Resolution Triple-Helical Structure Of A Functional Domain Of human Type III Collagen
Collagen is the most abundant protein in mammals. Based on the source, collagen can be categorized into human and non-human-derived collagen, while the recombinant collagen is divided into recombinant human collagen, recombinant humanized collagen, and recombinant collagen-like protein. In cosmetics or beauty products, collagen serves as an active ingredient in the care and beautification of face, body and hair.
As the main structural protein of human tissues and organs, collagen is involved in the repair of human tissues. Currently, twenty-eight types of collagens are known, accounting for about 30–40 % of total protein in the human body and, as such, one of its most important components. Collagen materials are widely used clinically in the repair of human skin, oral cavity, dura mater, and other tissues, as well as in medical aesthetics.
Artificial collagens are prepared by genetic recombination techniques and chemical synthesis. A genetical recombinant collagen can be identical to a human collagen if it is constructed with the same amino acid sequence as that human collagen. Compared to animal-derived collagen, recombinant collagen is driving current technological development. In this sense, recombinant collagen can significantly reduce human rejection reactions, and it has higher compatibility with the human body, thus avoiding the risk of viral infection and cross-infection brought by using animal cells. It also possesses characteristics, such as better processability, higher water solubility, single-component structure, controllable preparation process, and shorter production cycle, making it easier to control product quality. Therefore, recombinant collagen is an ideal biomaterial with broad application prospects in beauty and makeup, regenerative medicine, dressings, and even artificial organs.
