Toxicological evaluation of water-extract sericin from silkworm (Bombyx mori) in pregnant rats and their fetus during pregnancy
Sericin is a natural protein produced by the silkworm Bombyx mori, which has a wide range of biological activities and has a broad application prospect in multiple areas. However, systemic toxicity and safety assessment of sericin is still rare. This study was aimed to evaluate the toxic effects of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-09-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Pharmacology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.982841/full |