Francisco Vieira Dos Santos, Renato Luiz Siqueira, Lucas de Morais Ramos, Sérgio Akinobu Yoshioka, Márcia Cristina Branciforti, Daniel Souza Corrêa
Electrospinning is a versatile technique for fabricating polymeric fibers with diameters ranging from micro- to nanoscale, exhibiting multiple morphologies and arrangements. By combining silk fibroin (SF) with synthetic and/or natural polymers, electrospun materials with outstanding biological, chemical, electrical, physical, mechanical, and optical properties can be achieved, fulfilling the evolving biomedical demands. This review highlights the remarkable versatility of SF-derived electrospun materials, specifically focusing on their application in tissue regeneration (including cartilage, cornea, nerves, blood vessels, bones, and skin), disease treatment (such as cancer and diabetes), and the development of controlled drug delivery systems...
October 30, 2023: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules