Preparation and characterization of silk fibroin as a biomaterial with potential for drug delivery

Preparation and characterization of silk fibroin as a biomaterial with potential for drug delivery

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Degummed silk fibroin from <it>Bombyx mori</it> (silkworm) has potential carrier capabilities for drug delivery in humans; however, the processing methods have yet to be comparatively analyzed to determine the differentia...

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Main Authors: Zhang Hao, Li Ling-ling, Dai Fang-yin, Zhang Hao-hao, Ni Bing, Zhou Wei, Yang Xia, Wu Yu-zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Silk fibroin
Calcium-alcohol solutions
Crystalline structure
Drug delivery
Biomaterial
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/10/1/117

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