# Silk-based biomaterials and applications { "id": "T11966", "title": "Silk-based biomaterials and applications", "url": "/topics/T11966", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "openalex", "revision": "646450ce03524542", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "36249269577624787", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 3, 25, 2502, 11966 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } This cluster of papers focuses on the biomedical applications of silk biomaterials, particularly silk fibroin, in areas such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, and understanding the mechanical properties and protein structure of silk. It also covers topics related to spider silk and regenerated silk, as well as the genome sequencing and biodegradation of silk biomaterials. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://openalex.org/T11966 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.