Peptide Markers for Authenticating Ejiao and Related Gelatins

Overview

HKBU developed a novel method for authenticating animal skin gelatin, specifically focusing on donkey-hide gelatin (Ejiao) and related gelatins derived from horse, pig, and cow hides.

  • Peptide Markers for Authenticating Ejiao and Related Gelatins 0
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Problem addressed

The method is more sensitive and reliable than existing approaches, addressing the limitations of current databases and ensuring accurate authentication.

Innovation
  • This method utilizes specific peptide markers identified through mass spectrometry techniques like LC-QTOF-MS.
  • It identifies 17 highly specific peptide markers, including seven new donkey-specific markers, to distinguish authentic donkey-hide gelatin from counterfeit products.
Key impact
  • The current invention improved specificity, sensitivity, and reliability in authenticating gelatins
  • It provides a direct detection approach without needing secondary tests, streamlining the process.
Application
  • The method has industrial applications for identifying animal hide gelatin and ensuring product authenticity in the market.

Patent

  • China Patent Publication No.: CN 116194766 A
  • US Patent No.: US11,906,491
  • Hong Kong Patent Publication No.: HK40089953A
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)

Aspiring to be a leading, research-led, liberal arts University in Asia, Hong Kong Baptist University is committed to conducting world-leading investigations that extends the frontiers of knowledge, tackles global challenges and benefits the community at home and abroad. 

Pursuing research excellence is one of the priorities of the University’s Institutional Strategic Plan 2018-2028. The University keeps enhancing its capacity and strength to produce world-class research with an aim to bring significant impact to the society. 

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