the present invention relates to a process for the production of marine invertebrate type v telopeptide containing collagen preparations from marine invertebrates , compositions containing preparations , and methods of using these preparations . the collagen preparation includes telopeptide containing and optionally invertebrate atelopeptide containing , type v fibrillar collagen . the present collagen preparations may be employed in a variety of products including for example , cosmetic , pharmacological , dental , and cell culture products .