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 …
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] 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 …
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 …
[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 …
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 …
A chitosan–glutathione based injectable hydrogel for suppression of oxidative stress damage in cardiomyocytes
Overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is closely associated with myocardial
infarction. The oxidative stress damage caused by ROS in grafted cells and host cells …
infarction. The oxidative stress damage caused by ROS in grafted cells and host cells …
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 …