Natural spider silk enhances mechanical performance of collagen scaffold under stretching conditions
Maryia Tsiareshyna, Sammi Yen-Ting Huang, Chen‐Pan Liao, Ming‐Jer Tang, Tzyy Yue Wong, I‐Min Tso
This study shows that infusing collagen scaffolds with native spider silk improves their mechanical strength and stability under stretching, while preventing bacterial growth.
bioRxiv · Mar 27, 2025 · PreprintZoology