Because a large amount of
collagen can be obtained from theskin and swim bladder their industrialization is possible.
Type IIcollagen can be obtained from thenotochord. Type IIcollagen is contained in
special tissues, such as the cartilage, and is a valuable collagen with a small
amount distributed on the market. The notochordis a
tissue unique to the ancient fish Acipenseridae, which normally degenerates in other
animals.