Silk sericin and its biomedical applications: extraction methods, genetic insights (Ser1–Ser6), and developments of multifunctional biomaterials for tissue regeneration
P. Thamaraiselvi, Sunita Nayak · 2026
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Description
Thamaraiselvi and Sunita Nayak wrote this 2026 review on sericin, a protein found in silk. Sericin acts like glue in the cocoon, holding the two silk strands together. Silk makers boil it off and throw it away, yet the review argues that this waste material has real medical value.
The authors cover how sericin is taken out of cocoons and what its genes, named Ser1 to Ser6, do in the worm. They then survey forms such as films, gels, sponges, fibers, and coatings for implants. These forms may help wounds heal and help new tissue grow. The review also notes drug delivery uses and gaps that still block wider clinical use.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | P. Thamaraiselvi, Sunita Nayak |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 116 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |