Natural Protein Films from Textile Waste for Wound Healing and Wound Dressing Applications
In recent years, several studies have focused on the development of sustainable, biocompatible, and biodegradable films with potential applications in wound healing and wound dressing systems. Natural macromolecules, particularly proteins, have emerged as attractive alternatives to synthetic polymer...
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| author | Livia Ottaviano Sara Buoso Roberto Zamboni Giovanna Sotgiu Tamara Posati |
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| description | In recent years, several studies have focused on the development of sustainable, biocompatible, and biodegradable films with potential applications in wound healing and wound dressing systems. Natural macromolecules, particularly proteins, have emerged as attractive alternatives to synthetic polymers due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low immunogenicity, and adaptability. Among these proteins, keratin, extracted from waste wool, and fibroin, derived from <i>Bombyx mori</i> cocoons, exhibit exceptional properties such as mechanical strength, cell adhesion capabilities, and suitability for various fabrication methods. These proteins can also be functionalized with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory compounds, making them highly versatile for biomedical applications. This review highlights the promising potential of keratin- and fibroin-based films as innovative platforms for wound healing, emphasizing their advantages and the prospects they offer in creating next-generation wound dressing devices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-42c45c7c0d5f4d8788decef47d7a6b2a2025-01-24T13:36:09ZengMDPI AGJournal of Functional Biomaterials2079-49832025-01-011612010.3390/jfb16010020Natural Protein Films from Textile Waste for Wound Healing and Wound Dressing ApplicationsLivia Ottaviano0Sara Buoso1Roberto Zamboni2Giovanna Sotgiu3Tamara Posati4National Research Council, Institute for Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity (CNR-ISOF), Via P. Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, ItalyKerline srl, Via Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, ItalyNational Research Council, Institute for Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity (CNR-ISOF), Via P. Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, ItalyNational Research Council, Institute for Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity (CNR-ISOF), Via P. Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, ItalyNational Research Council, Institute for Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity (CNR-ISOF), Via P. Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, ItalyIn recent years, several studies have focused on the development of sustainable, biocompatible, and biodegradable films with potential applications in wound healing and wound dressing systems. Natural macromolecules, particularly proteins, have emerged as attractive alternatives to synthetic polymers due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low immunogenicity, and adaptability. Among these proteins, keratin, extracted from waste wool, and fibroin, derived from <i>Bombyx mori</i> cocoons, exhibit exceptional properties such as mechanical strength, cell adhesion capabilities, and suitability for various fabrication methods. These proteins can also be functionalized with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory compounds, making them highly versatile for biomedical applications. This review highlights the promising potential of keratin- and fibroin-based films as innovative platforms for wound healing, emphasizing their advantages and the prospects they offer in creating next-generation wound dressing devices.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/1/20silk fibroin filmskeratin filmswound healingwound dressing |
| spellingShingle | Livia Ottaviano Sara Buoso Roberto Zamboni Giovanna Sotgiu Tamara Posati Natural Protein Films from Textile Waste for Wound Healing and Wound Dressing Applications Journal of Functional Biomaterials silk fibroin films keratin films wound healing wound dressing |
| title | Natural Protein Films from Textile Waste for Wound Healing and Wound Dressing Applications |
| title_full | Natural Protein Films from Textile Waste for Wound Healing and Wound Dressing Applications |
| title_fullStr | Natural Protein Films from Textile Waste for Wound Healing and Wound Dressing Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Natural Protein Films from Textile Waste for Wound Healing and Wound Dressing Applications |
| title_short | Natural Protein Films from Textile Waste for Wound Healing and Wound Dressing Applications |
| title_sort | natural protein films from textile waste for wound healing and wound dressing applications |
| topic | silk fibroin films keratin films wound healing wound dressing |
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