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 …

A comprehensive review of recent advances in silk sericin: Extraction approaches, structure, biochemical characterization, and biomedical applications

M Saad, LM El-Samad, RA Gomaa… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

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 …

Silk fibroin as a bioink–a thematic review of functionalization strategies for bioprinting applications

XH Tan, L Liu, A Mitryashkin, Y Wang… - … Biomaterials Science & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
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 …

[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 …

Protective effect of cerium oxide nanoparticles on human sperm function during cryopreservation

M Hosseinmardi, F Siadat, M Sharafi… - Biopreservation and …, 2022 - liebertpub.com
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 …

Waste to Wealth: Exploring the Versatile Prospects of Discarded Silk Sericin

S Sabu Mathew, HJ Maria, BJ Allardyce… - ACS Sustainable …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Biorefinery, the process of converting biomass to value-added materials, is gaining
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 …

A review of methods for preserving male fertility

F Aliakbari, N Taghizabet, F Azizi, F Rezaei-Tazangi… - Zygote, 2022 - cambridge.org
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 …