Issue 29, 2024

Expanding the boundaries of silk sericin biomaterials in biomedical applications

Abstract

Silk sericin (SS) has a long history as a by-product of the textile industry. SS has emerged as a sustainable material for biomedical engineering due to its material properties including water solubility, diverse impact on biological activities including antibacterial and antioxidant properties, and ability to promote cell adhesion and proliferation. This review addresses the origin, structure, properties, extraction, and underlying functions of this protein. An overview of the growing research studies and market evolution is presented, along with highlights of the most common fabrication matrices (hydrogels, bioinks, porous and fibrous scaffolds) and tissue engineering applications. Finally, the future trends with this protein as a multifaceted toolbox for bioengineering are explored, along with the challenges with SS. Overall, the present review can serve as a foundation for the creation of innovative biomaterials utilizing SS as a fundamental building block that hold market potential.

Graphical abstract: Expanding the boundaries of silk sericin biomaterials in biomedical applications

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
23 Feb 2024
Accepted
11 Jun 2024
First published
13 Jun 2024

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 7020-7040

Expanding the boundaries of silk sericin biomaterials in biomedical applications

A. Veiga, O. Foster, D. L. Kaplan and A. L. Oliveira, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12, 7020 DOI: 10.1039/D4TB00386A

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