Collagen Analysis
Intertek’s collagen biomaterial scientists deliver high quality analytical services to facilitate collagen related product development, authorisation and manufacturing.
Collagen is fibrous structural protein which, along with a range of other biopolymers, has been utilised in wound care, regenerative medicine and personal care products. A good understanding of the collagen material and process residuals are key to successful product development.
Collagen Testing Expertise and Services:
- Collagen content via Hydroxyproline determination
- Collagen type
- Amino acid analysis and total protein content
- Physical characterisation and imaging via SEM, TEM and optical microscopy
- Process residuals quantification e.g. antibiotics or surfactants
- Determination of relevant biological species e.g. GAGs
- Surface chemistry
- Mechanical and thermal property testing
- Gelatin testing according to European Pharmacopeia
Biomaterial and Biopolymer Analysis and Applications
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