KSTU scientists patented a unique technology

The technology has united the raw material potential of Russian sea areas from Baltic herring to Kamchatka squid by amber (succinic) chelate bonds.

The research team from the Chemistry Department, under the supervision of Candidate of Engineering Sciences B.Yu. Vorotnikov, managed to create a low-cost technology for the production of protein hydrolysates based on the reserves of hydrobionts of the Russian Federation and the resources of the Kaliningrad region.

Moreover, protein can be extracted from secondary raw materials of any available hydrobionts.

Amber (succinic) acid can be extracted from the waste of amber production.

Scientists managed to synthesise succinic chelate (pincer) complexes as a result of the found bioengineering solutions.

The obtained products contain succinate ions; due to this, they have increased biological and nutritional value and adaptogenic, immunomodelling properties. Besides, in nutrition, they can play the role of a soft dietary fibre analogue.

It is known that the introduction of succinate can be prescribed in acute and chronic forms of ischaemic heart disease, bronchopulmonary diseases, in the recovery period after a cerebrovascular accident, in polyneuropathy, diabetic foot syndrome and psoriasis.

Protein hydrolysates isolated in this way can be used in a wide range of applications, from pharmaceuticals and food to veterinary and feed innovative products.