Advancements in Sericulture: Innovations and Biomedical Applications of Silk and Its Derivatives
Sanjay Hazarika *
Department of Entomology, AAU, Jorhat-13, India.
Rupam Khatua
Department of Entomology, AAU, Jorhat-13, India.
Naveen Chandra Reddy
Department of Agriculture in Sericulture, Department of Sericulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore -654, India.
Thrilekha D
Department of Agriculture in Sericulture, Department of Sericulture, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru-560065, India.
Bharath Kumar B M
Department of Agriculture in Sericulture, Department of Sericulture, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru-560065, India.
Kishan Kumar R
Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute, Mysuru – 570008, India.
Sharan S P
Division of Agricultural Physics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi-110012, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Silk, particularly from the Bombyx mori species, has been found to possess unique properties that make it exceptionally suitable for biomedical applications. Sericulture, traditionally known for silk production, has found significant applications in the biomedical field. This article explores the use of silk and its derivatives in various biomedical applications, including tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, wound healing, and medical sutures. The biocompatibility, biodegradability and mechanical properties of silk make it an ideal material for numerous medical applications. This article discusses the advancements in utilizing sericulture products in biomedical sciences, highlighting the potential and the challenges of these applications.
Keywords: Biomedical, tissue engineering, biocompatibility, biodegradability, biomedicine