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Biodegradation of Silk Biomaterials

Year: 2009

Type: review

Abstract: Silk fibroin from the silkworm, Bombyx mori, has excellent properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradation, non-toxicity, adsorption properties, etc. As a kind of ideal biomaterial, silk fibroin has been widely used since it was first utilized for sutures a long time ago. The degradation behavior of silk biomaterials is obviously important for medical applications. This article will focus on silk-based biomaterials and review the degradation behaviors of silk materials.

Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/ijms10041514

Authors: Yang Cao, Bochu Wang

Institutions: Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Chongqing University

Language: English

Topic: Silk-based biomaterials and applications

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,499