Marine-Derived Collagen as a Key Component in Bone Biomaterial Development
European Conference on Marine Natural Products (XIV ECMNP) 2025
Karina Egle, Maksims Meļņičuks, Ilze Salma, Arita Dubņika

Collagen is a fundamental component of the organic phase of bone, providing the structural framework necessary for mineral deposition and cell-matrix interactions. It plays a key role in bone regeneration by supporting osteoblast attachment, proliferation, and extracellular matrix remodeling. It makes up 89% of the organic matrix and 32% of the volume composition of bones. While collagen can be derived from various sources, marine organisms have gained attention as sustainable and low-immunogenic alternatives. Jellyfish-derived collagen, in particular, is considered a promising biomaterial due to its high biocompatibility and bioactivity. In addition, collagen can be easily integrated with other bioactive materials, improving the mechanical stability and biological activity of composite scaffolds.


Keywords
collagen, bone regeneration

Egle, K., Meļņičuks, M., Salma, I., Dubņika, A. Marine-Derived Collagen as a Key Component in Bone Biomaterial Development. In: European Conference on Marine Natural Products (XIV ECMNP), Slovenia, Pirana, 30 Sep-3 Oct., 2025. Pirana: 2025, pp.91-91.

Publication language
English (en)
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