New Spider Silk Based Materials to Prevent Infection
RandomFactor writes:
Bayreuth researchers develop new biomaterials from spider silk
New biomaterials developed at the University of Bayreuth eliminate risk of infection and facilitate healing processes. A research team led by Prof. Dr. Thomas Scheibel has succeeded in combining these material properties which are highly relevant to biomedicine. These nanostructured materials are based on spider silk proteins. They prevent colonization by bacteria and fungi, but at the same time proactively assist in the regeneration of human tissue. They are therefore ideal for implants, wound dressings, prostheses, contact lenses, and other everyday aids. The scientists have presented their innovation in the journal "Materials Today".
Journal Reference:
Sushma Kumari, Gregor Lang, Elise DeSimone, et al. Engineered spider silk-based 2D and 3D materials prevent microbialinfestation [open], Materials Today (DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.202 0.06.009)
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