• 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국생물공학회 2001년도 추계학술발표대회
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• pp.719-722
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• 2001

Silk proteins from Nephila clavipes are fibrous proteins containing repetitive sequences with both crystalline and amorphous domains. In order to obtain high-level production of silk protein, the synthetic genes had 16 contiguous units of the consensus repeat sequence of the silk protein were expressed in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3) under the strong inducible T7 promoter. For production of recombinant silk protein in large amounts, pH-stat fed-batch cultures were carried out. The recombinant silk protein was produced as soluble forms in E. coli, and the recombinant silk protein content was as high as 11% of the total protein. When cells were induced at $OD_{600}$ of 60, the amount of silk protein produced was 6.49 g/L. After simple purification steps, 9.2 mg of silk protein that was more than 80% pure was obtained from a 50 mL culture, and the recovery yield was 26.3%.

• 한국가정과학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.43-50
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• 2004

The purpose of this study is to reach silk protein added in differing amounts to Jeolpyon, Korean traditional rice cake, using rice powder as its primary material, estimation of the micro organism quality, physicochemical property, sensory evaluation and the property of storage period (20${pm} 5 ^{\circ}C$). In the physicochemical property, the content of proximate composition of rice powder was measured as 38.11% of moisture, 56.62% of total sugar, 5.11% of crude protein, 0.52% of crude lipid, 0.25% of ash. And the raw material of silk protein was measured as 6.61% of moisture, 91.22% of crude protein, 6.41% of crude lipid and 0.75% of ash. The pH of raw material for rice powder and silk protein Jeolpyon showed mild acidity as 6.41 and 6.23, respectively. In rice powder and silk protein, total free sugar contents was 0.89% and 0.02%, and total amino acids contents was 4.28% and 52.21 %, respectively. For sensory evaluation. color, taste, softness and adhesiveness were significantly acceptable in control and adding 1 % silk protein. Control and samples added 1$\sim$3% silk protein had high sensory score color in overall acceptance. In conclusion. Jeolpyon can be manufactured with nutritious Jeolpyon by adding silk protein.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2001

Silk protein has been investigated by many researchers to apply to biomedical field. We reviewed biomedical applications of silk protein such as matrix of wound dressing and drug delivery system. Since silk fibroin/ poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG) semi-interpenetrating polymer networks showed good mechanical properties and wound healing phenomena, it can be used as wound dressing materials. Sericin nanoparticles pre- pared by conjugation with PEG and silk protein/ poloxamer mixture gel are expected to become a deliv- ery as matrix for hydrophobic drug.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.66-70
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• 2014

In order to the feasibility of silk materials as protein delivery system, silk beads incorporated with bovine serum albumin (BSA) were prepared by dropping silk fibroin extract into dope solution composed of ethanol and dichloromethane. Structural and morphological characteristics of silk beads were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), infrared spectrometry, and X-ray diffractometry. Swelling ratio of silk beads was also measured. Release behavior of prototypical protein, BSA, was studied by observing the electropheretic phenomenon and release profile. SEM showed that silk beads are spherical with porous interior structure. Infrared spectrometry and X-ray diffraction confirm that the silk beads have a ${\beta}$-sheet conformation. The swelling capability of silk beads increased with the incorporation of the protein. The protein was released from the beads with slow release following an initial burst release. Therefore, silk beads show promise as materials for encasing protein drugs to be delivered to targets in the human body.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제17권12호
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• pp.935-942
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• 2009

Silk is a textile material, as well as one of the oldest biomaterials. However, the recent progress of biomedical science and technology has led to the replacement of silk by various biomaterials based on synthetic polymers. Despite the wide variety of biomaterials available, these materials suffer certain limitations that prevent them from meeting the various demands of the medical field. Therefore, silk continues to attract considerable interest as a promising biomaterial. This paper explains the fundamentals of silk protein, and reviews the many applications of silk biomedical polymers.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2021

Toll-like receptor (TLR) is responsible for the recognition of foreign protein. Accordingly, TLR is mainly expressed in the immune associated cells. When foreign protein such as silk sericin is considered for the graft, the response of TLR should be considered. TLR is not all or none responsive receptor. TLR can be activated differently by the intensity of the input. Silk sericin is easily fragmented. The protein conformation of silk sericin is different to the degumming method. TLR response to silk sericin may be different to the degumming method. Consequently, objective tailored extraction method should be investigated and developed.

• Composites Research
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.196-200
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• 2014

A novel, simple and totally recyclable method has been developed for the synthesis of nontoxic, biocompatible and biodegradable bio-composite films from soy protein and silk protein. Bio films are defined as flexible films prepared from biological materials such as protein. These materials have potential application in medical and food as a packaging material. Their use depends on various parameters such as mechanical (strength and modulus), thermal, among others. In this study, prepare and characterization of bio films made from Soy Protein Isolate (SPI) (matrix) and Silk Fiber (SF) (reinforcement) through solution casting method by the addition of plasticizer and crosslinking agent. The obtained SPI and SPI/SF composites were subsequently subjected to evaluate their mechanical and thermal properties by using Universal Testing Machine and Thermal Gravimetric Analyzer respectively. The tensile testing showed significant improvements in strength with increasing amount of SF content and the % elongation at break of the composites of the SPI/SF was lower than that of the matrix. Though the interfacial bonding was moderate, the improvement in tensile strength and modulus was attributed to the higher tensile properties of the silk fiber.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.56-69
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• 2022

Silk is a unique natural biopolymer with outstanding biocompatibility, high mechanical strength, and superior optical transparency. Due to its excellent properties, silk has been widely reported as an ideal biomaterial for several biomedical applications. Recently, fluorescent silk protein, a variant of native silk, has been reported as a biophotonic material with the potential for bioimaging and biosensing. Despite the realization of fluorescent silk, the traditional degumming process of fluorescence silk is crude and often results in fluorescence loss. The loss of fluorescent properties is attributed to the sensitivity of silk fibroin to temperature and solvent concentration during degumming. However, there is no comprehensive information on the influence of these processing parameters on fluorescence evolution and decay during fluorescent silk processing. Therefore, we conducted a spectroscopic study on fluorescence decay as a function of temperature, concentration, and duration for fluorescent silk cocoon degumming. Sodium carbonate solution was tested for degumming the fluorescent silk cocoons with different concentrations and temperatures; also, sodium carbonate solution is combined with Alcalase enzyme and triton x-100 to find optimal degumming conditions. Additionally, we conducted a molecular dynamics study to investigate the fundamental effect of temperature on the stability of the fluorescent protein. We observed degumming temperature as the prime source of fluorescent intensity reduction. From the MD study, fluorescence degradation originated from the thermal agitation of fluorescent protein Cα atoms and fluctuations of amino acid residues located in the chromophore region. Overall, degumming fluorescent silk with sodium carbonate and Alcalase enzyme solution at 25 ℃ preserved fluorescence.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.703-707
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• 2007

본 연구는 누에고치를 가수분해하여 얻은 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물이 비만형 당뇨병 모델인 OLETF 쥐의 당뇨병 개선에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 27주령의 OLETF 쥐를 당뇨대조군과 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물 0.5%, 0.8% 섭취군으로 나누어 19주 동안 음수로 섭취시켰다. 19주 동안 실험동물의 체중, 식이 섭취량, 음수 섭취량을 측정하고, 매주 2회씩 비공복과 공복 혈당변화를 관찰하였으며, 19주 후 모든 동물을 희생시킨 후 혈액을 채취하여 혈청지질과 인슐린 및 렙틴의 농도를 분석하였다. 당뇨대조군의 체중은 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물 섭취군에 비해 크게 감소하는 경향을 보였고, 총 콜레스테롤은 농도 의존적으로 그 수치가 낮아지는 경향을 보였으나 유의적 차이는 없었다. 또한 중성지질이나 HDL-cholesterol 함량 변화에도 큰 영향을 미치지 못하였다. 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물 섭취군은 대조군에 비하여 혈당 상승이 유의적으로 억제되었다. 17주 후 내당능 측정결과 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물 섭취군의 최고 혈당치가 농도 의존적으로 낮게 나타나는 경향을 보였으며 회복도 빨랐다. 인슐린과 렙틴은 농도 의존적으로 증가하였으며, 유의적인 차이를 보였다. 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물의 섭취는 인슐린과 렙틴의 대사에 관여하여 혈당상승을 억제하는 것으로 사료된다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.303-308
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• 2011

This study investigated whether elevated host immune capacity can inhibit T. gondii infection. For this purpose, we used silk protein extracted from Bombyx mori cocoons as a natural supplement to augment immune capacity. After silk protein administration to BALB/c mice for 6 weeks, ratios of T lymphocytes ($CD4^+$ and $CD8^+$ T-cells) and splenocyte proliferative capacities in response to Con A or T. gondii lysate antigen (TLA) were increased. Of various cytokines, which regulate immune systems, Th1 cytokines, such as IFN-${\gamma}$, IL-2, and IL-12, were obviously increased in splenocyte primary cell cultures. Furthermore, the survival of T. gondii (RH strain)-infected mice increased from 2 days to 5 or more days. In a state of immunosuppression induced by methylprednisolone acetate, silk protein-administered mice were resistant to reduction in T-lymphocyte ($CD4^+$ and $CD8^+$ T-cells) numbers and the splenocyte proliferative capacity induced by Con A or TLA with a statistical significance. Taken together, our results suggest that silk protein augments immune capacity in mice and the increased cellular immunity by silk protein administration increases host protection against acute T. gondii infection.