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SUBMITTER: Murphy AR
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2790051 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Murphy Amanda R AR Kaplan David L DL
Journal of materials chemistry 20090601 36
Silk proteins belong to a class of unique, high molecular weight, block copolymer-like proteins that have found widespread use in biomaterials and regenerative medicine. The useful features of these proteins, including self-assembly, robust mechanical properties, biocompatibility and biodegradability can be enhanced through a variety of chemical modifications. These modifications provide chemical handles for the attachment of growth factors, cell binding domains and other polymers to silk, expan ...[more]