Biodegradable, crosslinked silicone-gelatin hydrogels
Kaitlyn Silverthorne, Erin M. Donahue-Boyle, Ana Pricu, A. Li, Michael A. Brook
Abstract
Silicone-protein elastomers form with crosslinking provided by HCHO. The resulting product undergoes enzymatic degradation in 1–2 weeks to give silicone oils and protein fragments.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsGelatinSiliconeChemical engineeringPolymer sciencePolymer chemistryChemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryEngineeringCollagen: Extraction and CharacterizationSilk-based biomaterials and applicationsOrthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics