Kamijo T, Yazawa K. Nucleotide-based regenerated fiber production using salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) milt waste by solution spinning.
Int J Biol Macromol 2024;
258:128866. [PMID:
38123035 DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128866]
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Abstract
The use of nucleic acid-derived fibers has not been developed in contrast to the traditional use of polysaccharide- and protein-based fibers in daily life. Salmon, Oncorhynchus keta, is an abundant fishery resource, and its milt contains a huge amount of DNA. Most of the milt is discarded because it degrades easily and is unsuitable for food consumption. DNA-based fibers are expected to possess functionality and mechanical strength because DNA is a polyanion with a high molecular weight. Here, using DNA extracted from the salmon milt, we produced nucleotide-based fibers. A solution spinning system was applied using ethanol as a coagulant. Adding the salt to the dope solution reduced the solubility of DNA, which was essential for the successful spinning of DNA-based fibers. The obtained fibers became insoluble in water by ultraviolet (UV) exposure. Fibril-like structures were detected on the fracture surface, and humidity influenced the conformational structure. This study focuses on the bulk-scale production of biodegradable DNA-based fibers. Therefore, it can be used not only for clothing and filters but also as a functional material to remove harmful pollutants released into the ocean, such as heavy metal ions and aromatic derivatives.
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