Silk sericin-based materials for biomedical applications
J Liu, L Shi, Y Deng, M Zou, B Cai, Y Song, Z Wang… - Biomaterials, 2022 - Elsevier
Silk sericin, a natural protein extracted from silkworm cocoons, has been extensively studied
and utilized in the biomedical field because of its superior biological activities and …
and utilized in the biomedical field because of its superior biological activities and …
A comprehensive review of recent advances in silk sericin: Extraction approaches, structure, biochemical characterization, and biomedical applications
Silks are natural polymers that have been widely used for centuries. Silk consists of a
filament core protein, termed fibroin, and a glue-like coating substance formed of sericin …
filament core protein, termed fibroin, and a glue-like coating substance formed of sericin …
Sperm cryopreservation today: Approaches, efficiency, and pitfalls
S Ozimic, H Ban-Frangez, M Stimpfel - Current Issues in Molecular …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The cryopreservation of human spermatozoa has been an option for patients undergoing
chemo or radiotherapies since the late 1950s. Presently, there are different techniques for …
chemo or radiotherapies since the late 1950s. Presently, there are different techniques for …
Protective effects of curcumin on the outcome of cryopreservation in human sperm
M Santonastaso, F Mottola, C Iovine, N Colacurci… - Reproductive …, 2021 - Springer
Cryopreservation causes decreased sperm fertility potential due to reactive oxygen species
(ROS) production and physical-chemical damage, resulting in reduced sperm viability and …
(ROS) production and physical-chemical damage, resulting in reduced sperm viability and …
Silk fibroin as a bioink–a thematic review of functionalization strategies for bioprinting applications
Bioprinting is an emerging tissue engineering technique that has attracted the attention of
researchers around the world, for its ability to create tissue constructs that recapitulate …
researchers around the world, for its ability to create tissue constructs that recapitulate …
[HTML][HTML] Sericin Protein: Structure, Properties, and Applications
R Aad, I Dragojlov, S Vesentini - Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Silk sericin, the glue protein binding fibroin fibers together, is present in the Bombyx mori
silkworms' cocoons. In recent years, sericin has gained attention for its wide range of …
silkworms' cocoons. In recent years, sericin has gained attention for its wide range of …
Protective effect of cerium oxide nanoparticles on human sperm function during cryopreservation
The generation of reactive oxygen species during cryopreservation of human sperm has
negative effects on the consistency of the thawed sperm. The antioxidant properties of …
negative effects on the consistency of the thawed sperm. The antioxidant properties of …
Waste to Wealth: Exploring the Versatile Prospects of Discarded Silk Sericin
Biorefinery, the process of converting biomass to value-added materials, is gaining
significant interest because of the depletion of natural resources and an increasing …
significant interest because of the depletion of natural resources and an increasing …
Effects of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species on male fertility
E Muñoz, F Fuentes, R Felmer, ME Arias… - Antioxidants & Redox …, 2024 - liebertpub.com
Significance: In recent decades, male fertility has been severely reduced worldwide. The
causes underlying this decline are multifactorial, and include, among others, genetic …
causes underlying this decline are multifactorial, and include, among others, genetic …
A review of methods for preserving male fertility
Male infertility is responsible for 50% of men's health problems and has always been a
concern for personal and social issues. A survey of global statistics suggests an increase in …
concern for personal and social issues. A survey of global statistics suggests an increase in …