Applications of Silk Fibroin in Human and Veterinary Medicine
The properties of silk make it a promising material for medical applications, both in human and veterinary medicine. Its predominant amino acids, glycine and alanine, exhibit low chemical reactivity, reducing the risk of graft rejection, a notable advantage over most synthetic polymers. Hence, silk...
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/22/7128 |