Silkworm Gut Fibres from Silk Glands of Samia cynthia ricini—Potential Use as a Scaffold in Tissue Engineering
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms23073888
Abstract: High-performance fibroin fibres are ideal candidates for the manufacture of scaffolds with applications in tissue engineering due to the excellent mechanical properties and optimal biocompatibility of this protein. In this work, the manufacture of high-strength… read more here.
Keywords: tissue engineering; cynthia ricini; silk glands; ricini ... See more keywords
Dynamic Changes and Characterization of the Metal Ions in the Silk Glands and Silk Fibers of Silkworm
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076556
Abstract: Metal ions are involved in the conformational transition of silk fibroin and influence the structure and mechanical properties of silk fibers. However, the dynamic characteristics of metal ions during the formation of silk fibers remain… read more here.
Keywords: metal ions; silk glands; silk; silk fibers ... See more keywords
Global Profiling of Genes Expressed in the Silk Glands of Philippine-Reared Mulberry Silkworms (Bombyx mori)
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13080669
Abstract: Simple Summary The sericulture industry in the Philippines remains to be enhanced through efforts to improve local strains of the silkworm Bombyx mori, such as selective hybridization. Genetic trait markers could help improve breeding; however,… read more here.
Keywords: philippine reared; silk glands; strains reared; silk ... See more keywords