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 …

The biomedical use of silk: past, present, future

C Holland, K Numata… - Advanced healthcare …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Humans have long appreciated silk for its lustrous appeal and remarkable physical
properties, yet as the mysteries of silk are unraveled, it becomes clear that this outstanding …

Stable and biocompatible carbon nanotube ink mediated by silk protein for printed electronics

X Liang, H Li, J Dou, Q Wang, W He, C Wang… - Advanced …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Ink‐based processes, which enable scalable fabrication of flexible devices based on
nanomaterials, are one of the practical approaches for the production of wearable …

[PDF][PDF] Silk materials for intelligent fibers and textiles: potential, progress and future perspective

Y Zhang, H Lu, X Liang, M Zhang, H Liang… - Acta Phys. Chim …, 2022 - scholar.archive.org
Fibers and textiles with good flexibility, air permeability, and mechanical properties are
indispensable materials in our daily lives. With the rapid development of flexible electronics …

Hydrophilic, breathable, and washable graphene decorated textile assisted by silk sericin for integrated multimodal smart wearables

X Liang, M Zhu, H Li, J Dou, M Jian… - Advanced Functional …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Achieving integrated systems with comfortability and durability comparable to traditional
textiles is one of the ultimate pursuits of smart wearables. This work reports a hydrophilic …

Silk sericin: A promising sustainable biomaterial for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications

AS Silva, EC Costa, S Reis, C Spencer, RC Calhelha… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Silk is a natural composite fiber composed mainly of hydrophobic fibroin and hydrophilic
sericin, produced by the silkworm Bombyx mori. In the textile industry, the cocoons of B. mori …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Engineering homologous platelet-rich plasma, platelet-rich plasma-derived exosomes, and mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes-based dual …

BM Bakadia, AAQ Ahmed, L Lamboni, Z Shi… - Bioactive Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The management of diabetic wounds remains a critical therapeutic challenge. Platelet-rich
plasma (PRP) gel, PRP-derived exosomes (PRP-Exos), and mesenchymal stem cell-derived …

Applications of natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic polymers in cosmetic formulations

TFR Alves, M Morsink, F Batain, MV Chaud, T Almeida… - Cosmetics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Cosmetics composed of synthetic and/or semi-synthetic polymers, associated or not with
natural polymers, exhibit a dashing design, with thermal and chemo-sensitive properties …

Advancements in silk fibroin and silk sericin-based biomaterial applications for cancer therapy and wound dressing formulation: A comprehensive review

MA Hassan, AA Basha, M Eraky, E Abbas… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …