Silkworm sericin: properties and biomedical applications
RI Kunz, RMC Brancalhão, LFC Ribeiro… - BioMed research …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Silk sericin is a natural polymer produced by silkworm, Bombyx mori, which surrounds and
keeps together two fibroin filaments in silk thread used in the cocoon. The recovery and …
keeps together two fibroin filaments in silk thread used in the cocoon. The recovery and …
Advancements in silk fibroin and silk sericin-based biomaterial applications for cancer therapy and wound dressing formulation: A comprehensive review
Silks are a class of proteins generated naturally by different arthropods, including silkworms,
spiders, scorpions, mites, wasps, and bees. This review discusses the silk fibroin and sericin …
spiders, scorpions, mites, wasps, and bees. This review discusses the silk fibroin and sericin …
Processing and characterization of silk sericin from Bombyx mori and its application in biomaterials and biomedicines
TT Cao, YQ Zhang - Materials Science and Engineering: C, 2016 - Elsevier
Bombyx mori silk is composed of 60–80% fibroin, 15–35% sericin and 1–5% non-sericin
component including wax, pigments, sugars and other impurities. For two decades, the …
component including wax, pigments, sugars and other impurities. For two decades, the …
Silk sericin as building blocks of bioactive materials for advanced therapeutics
D Hu, T Li, Y Wang, M Feng, J Sun - Journal of Controlled Release, 2023 - Elsevier
Silk sericin is a class of protein biopolymers produced by silkworms. Increasing attention has
been paid to silk sericin for biomedical applications in the last decade, not only because of …
been paid to silk sericin for biomedical applications in the last decade, not only because of …
Natural protective glue protein, sericin bioengineered by silkworms: Potential for biomedical and biotechnological applications
Silk proteins consist of a fibrous core protein, fibroin, and glue proteins called sericins, which
envelop the fibroin fiber with successive sticky layers that help in the formation of a cocoon …
envelop the fibroin fiber with successive sticky layers that help in the formation of a cocoon …
[HTML][HTML] Silk sericin-based biomaterials shine in food and pharmaceutical industries
Silk sericin (SS) is a byproduct of the silk production process that consists of 18 amino
acids and numerous polar groups. SS has a range of unique physical, chemical, and …
acids and numerous polar groups. SS has a range of unique physical, chemical, and …
An injectable silk sericin hydrogel promotes cardiac functional recovery after ischemic myocardial infarction
Y Song, C Zhang, J Zhang, N Sun, K Huang, H Li… - Acta biomaterialia, 2016 - Elsevier
Acute myocardial infarction (MI) leads to morbidity and mortality due to cardiac dysfunction.
Here we identify sericin, a silk-derived protein, as an injectable therapeutic biomaterial for …
Here we identify sericin, a silk-derived protein, as an injectable therapeutic biomaterial for …
Nonmulberry silk proteins: multipurpose ingredient in bio-functional assembly
The emerging field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicines utilising artificial
polymers is facing many problems. Despite having mechanical stability, non-toxicity and …
polymers is facing many problems. Despite having mechanical stability, non-toxicity and …
[HTML][HTML] Reactive oxygen species generation and use of antioxidants during in vitro maturation of oocytes
In vitro maturation (IVM) is emerging as a popular technology at the forefront of fertility
treatment and preservation. However, standard in vitro culture (IVC) conditions usually …
treatment and preservation. However, standard in vitro culture (IVC) conditions usually …
Evaluation of the wound healing potential of Wedelia trilobata (L.) leaves
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Wedelia trilobata (L.) Hitchc (Asteraceae)
leaves are used in the treatment of wounds by traditional healers. Despite the use of this …
leaves are used in the treatment of wounds by traditional healers. Despite the use of this …