Hydrolyzed collagen (HC) is a group of peptides with low molecular weight (3–6 KDa) that
can be obtained by enzymatic action in acid or alkaline media at a specific incubation …

The colorful phenotypes of birds have long provided rich source material for evolutionary
biologists. Avian plumage, beaks, skin, and eggs—which exhibit a stunning range of cryptic …

Abstract Background: Three-dimensional (3D) printed bone tissue engineering scaffolds
have been widely used in research and clinical applications. β-TCP is a biomaterial …

Background: Gastric cancer, characterized by insidious onset and multiple metastasis, is
almost incurable and has poor prognosis, and also one of the leading causes of treatment …

Type II collagen is a homologous super-helical structure consisting of three identical α1 (II)
chains. It is a major component of animal cartilage, and is widely used in the food industry …

Chondrosia reniformis (Nardo, 1847) is a marine sponge of high biotechnological interest
both for its natural compound content and for its peculiar collagen, which is suitable for the …

Background Glioma is an incurable malignant lesion with poor outcome characterized by
easy recurrence after surgery with or without radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Studies have …

Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fishes) are fundamental for understanding vertebrate
evolution, yet their genomes are understudied. We report long-read sequencing of the whale …

Highlights•Diversity of avian structural coloration and underlying nanostructures is
presented.•Structural colors in skin are specified by regulation of collagen fibrillogenesis.• …

Oxygen (O 2) is essential for the survival and reproduction of most species. However, in
recent years, with global climate change and the increasing impact of human activities on …