Research Progress of Silk Fibroin As a Drug Delivery Materials.
- Author:
Lijing JI
;
Jing KE
;
Lan JIA
;
Li GUO
;
Jingxin ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Biocompatible Materials;
Drug Delivery Systems;
Fibroins;
chemistry
- From:
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2015;32(6):1364-1368
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Recently, drug delivery materials have become the hotspot of medical study. Suitable delivery material plays an important role in constructing an excellent drug delivery system. Silk fibroin is a naturally occurring protein polymer with excellent biocompatibility, remarkable mechanical properties, biodegradability and outstanding processability. Due to its unique properties, silk fibroin has become a favorable carrier material for the incorporation and delivery of a range of therapeutic agents. Based on the structure and characteristics of silk fibroin, this article provides an overview of the recent research progress of silk fibroin used as drug delivery materials.
