Squid suckerin-spider silk fusion protein hydrogel for stem cell-secretome delivery in chronic wounds

• Main Authors: Koh, Kenrick, Wang, Jun Kit, Gabryelczyk, Bartosz, Tay, Dalton, Tan, Nguan Soon, Miserez, Ali
• Other Authors: Interdisciplinary Graduate School (IGS)
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Science::Biological sciences; Engineering::Materials; Squid Suckerin; Protein Hydrogel
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/155216; https://www.mrs.org/meetings-events/spring-meetings-exhibits/2022-mrs-spring-meeting/symposium-sessions
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The squid sucker ring teeth, used in tandem with the suckers on the squid’s tentacles to capture prey, is comprised of mainly suckerin, a protein material. Squid suckerin is a promising biopolymer for wound dressings due to its biocompatibility, antibacterial properties, and its ability to form gels...