Uncovering the structure–function relationship in spider silk
All spiders produce protein-based biopolymer fibres that we call silk. The most studied of
these silks is spider dragline silk, which is very tough and relatively abundant compared with …
these silks is spider dragline silk, which is very tough and relatively abundant compared with …
Recombinant spider silk: promises and bottlenecks
M Ramezaniaghdam, ND Nahdi… - Frontiers in Bioengineering …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Spider silk threads have exceptional mechanical properties such as toughness, elasticity
and low density, which reach maximum values compared to other fibre materials. They are …
and low density, which reach maximum values compared to other fibre materials. They are …
Structure–function–property–design interplay in biopolymers: Spider silk
Spider silks have been a focus of research for almost two decades due to their outstanding
mechanical and biophysical properties. Recent advances in genetic engineering have led to …
mechanical and biophysical properties. Recent advances in genetic engineering have led to …
Silken toolkits: biomechanics of silk fibers spun by the orb web spider Argiope argentata (Fabricius 1775)
Orb-weaving spiders spin five fibrous silks from differentiated glands that contain unique
sets of proteins. Despite diverse ecological functions, the mechanical properties of most of …
sets of proteins. Despite diverse ecological functions, the mechanical properties of most of …
The form and function of spider orb webs: evolution from silk to ecosystems
Spiders are the preeminent silk craftsmen among arthropods and are best known for
producing aerial orb webs that snare flying insects. Orb web spiders are ubiquitous …
producing aerial orb webs that snare flying insects. Orb web spiders are ubiquitous …
Conformation and orientation of proteins in various types of silk fibers produced by Nephila clavipes spiders
Silk fibers harvested from the web, cocoon, and prey wrap** of the spider Nephila
clavipes have been studied by polarized Raman spectromicroscopy. The technique is …
clavipes have been studied by polarized Raman spectromicroscopy. The technique is …
Evidence of the Most Stretchable Egg Sac Silk Stalk, of the European Spider of the Year Meta menardi
Spider silks display generally strong mechanical properties, even if differences between
species and within the same species can be observed. While many different types of silks …
species and within the same species can be observed. While many different types of silks …
Exploring the Unique Properties and Superior Schwann Cell Guiding Abilities of Spider Egg Sac Silk
Spider silk (SPSI) is a promising candidate for use as a filler material in nerve guidance
conduits (NGCs), facilitating peripheral nerve regeneration by providing a scaffold for …
conduits (NGCs), facilitating peripheral nerve regeneration by providing a scaffold for …
Bioinspired fabrication of polyurethane/regenerated silk fibroin composite fibres with tubuliform silk-like flat stress–strain behaviour
Tubuliform silk is one of the seven different types of spider silks, which is well known for its
unique tensile behaviour with Flat Tensile Stress–Strain (FTSS) curve. It is found that …
unique tensile behaviour with Flat Tensile Stress–Strain (FTSS) curve. It is found that …
Biomechanical costs and benefits of sit-and-wait foraging traps
SJ Blamires - Israel Journal of Ecology and Evolution, 2020 - brill.com
Traps are rarely used by animals, despite the plausible benefits of broadening the number
and diversity of prey that sit-and-wait foragers might be able to capture. The most well …
and diversity of prey that sit-and-wait foragers might be able to capture. The most well …