Reutilization of Pelodiscus sinensis (Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtle) Visceral Waste for cosmeceutical Applications

Pelodiscus sinensis, commonly known as the Chinese soft-shelled turtle, possesses abundant collagen, proteins, and amino acids in its shell muscle. sinensis has been historically utilized a valuable traditional medicine. While consume meat of internal visceral organs are typically discarded. The contain components, including 8%-15% collagen 8% blood. This study focused on extracting from organs, while remaining turtle parts were condensed into refined product referred to "Turtle refined," for cosmeceutical applications. We explored acid solubilization (ASC) pepsin (PSC) techniques extract collagen. Preliminary findings indicate that PSC method outperformed ASC terms extraction. To characterize derived blood, SDS-PAGE, FTIR DSC analyses employed. Furthermore, we assessed antioxidant property Turtle product, utilizing DPPH radical scavenging activity test.