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Widely insoluble collagen of skin was transformed into soluble hydrolysates by thermo-mechanical treatment in an internal mixer. During this treatment the fibrous structure of collagen disappeared. The degree of solubility depended on the duration of the treatment. Warm aqueous solutions of the hydrolysates were able to form stiff gels when cooled. However, the molecular weight distribution was totally...