Abstract 3D printing alias additive manufacturing can transform 3D virtual models created by
computer-aided design (CAD) into physical 3D objects in a layer-by-layer manner …

Short peptides are ubiquitous in nature. They are found as hormones, pheromones,
antibacterial and antifungal agents in innate immunity systems, toxins, and pesticides. But …

Natural polymers have been extensively explored as the vehicles for encapsulation and
delivery of drugs and other bioactive molecules, which have attracted tremendous attention …

Engineering protein and peptide-based materials for drug delivery applications has gained
momentum due to their biochemical and biophysical properties over synthetic materials …

For centuries, Bombyx mori silkworm silk fibroin has been used as a high-end textile fiber.
Beyond textiles, silk fibroin has also been used as a surgical suture material for decades …

Silk is mostly known as a luxurious textile, which originates from silkworms first cultivated in
China. A deeper look into the variety of silk reveals that it can be used for much more, in …

The integrin αvβ3 plays an important role in angiogenesis. It is expressed on tumoral
endothelial cells as well as on some tumor cells. RGD peptides are well-known to bind …

There has been a great interest in application of nanoparticles as biomaterials for delivery of
therapeutic molecules such as drugs and genes, and for tissue engineering. In particular …

Silk presents a rare combination of desirable properties for sustained drug delivery,
including aqueous-based purification and processing options without chemical cross …

Silk fibroin (SF) is a protein-based biomacromolecule with excellent biocompatibility,
biodegradability and low immunogenicity. The development of SF-based nanoparticles for …