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Application of Bombyx mori Silk Fibroin as a Biomaterial for Vascular Grafts

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Biotechnology of Silk

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Abstract

Although silk is known primarily as a textile material, silk fibroin from silkworm (Bombyx mori) has been used as a biomedical suture material for centuries. This review focuses on the application of B. mori silk fibroin to biomaterials, particularly vascular grafts with small diameter (<6 mm). The benefits of silk fibroin for use as a biomaterial are emphasized, especially with respect to the development of silk vascular grafts.

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Aytemiz, D., Asakura, T. (2014). Application of Bombyx mori Silk Fibroin as a Biomaterial for Vascular Grafts. In: Asakura, T., Miller, T. (eds) Biotechnology of Silk. Biologically-Inspired Systems, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7119-2_4

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