Dynamic Changes and Characterization of the Metal Ions in the Silk Glands and Silk Fibers of Silkworm

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 unclear. In this study, we found that the silk glands of silkwo...

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Main Authors: Qingsong Liu, Xin Wang, Yifan Zhou, Xiaoyin Tan, Xiaoqian Xie, Yi Li, Haonan Dong, Zhangchen Tang, Ping Zhao, Qingyou Xia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/7/6556