Beta-sheet content significantly correlates with the biodegradation time of silk fibroin hydrogels showing a wide range of compressive modulus
Yusuke Kambe, Yuji Mizoguchi, Ken Kuwahara, Takahiko Nakaoki, Yoshiaki Hirano, Tetsuji Yamaoka
Topics & Concepts
BiodegradationFibroinSelf-healing hydrogelsCompressive strengthMaterials scienceComposite materialYoung's modulusModulusChemical engineeringElastic modulusTissue engineeringSILKBiomedical engineeringChemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryMedicineEngineeringSilk-based biomaterials and applicationsElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsPolymer Surface Interaction Studies