New research: using spider silk will help treat fractures effectively

The new method of using a protein in spider silk promises to provide an opportunity to treat fractures effectively, cheaply and limit complications.

University biologists. Connecticut, USA has successfully developed a new method, using proteins from spider silk to make biodegradable binders, and a new remedy to cure fractures effectively.

In addition to applying bulletproof armor, spider silk now supports bone fracture treatment.

Spider silk has long been noticed by humans, not only by its durability but also by its high applicability in life. In addition to the application of bulletproof armor, spider silk now supports effective fracture treatment.

According to Interesting Engineering, the team comes from University. Connecticut, USA used spider silk to create a special biodegradable compound. This compound has the ability to rapidly fracture fractures.

Researchers hope, this new finding will help solve one of the medical problems of the medical problems related to the complications of traditional fracture treatment.

Usually, doctors will use metal plates to connect and fix bones. However, metal can transfer ions into body tissue. The effect of this can lead to more severe inflammation, irritation and symptoms than later complications.

Professor Mei Wei revealed, she used a protein found in most of the silk called fibroin . They are insoluble proteins that help spiders and moths to create strong fibers that we still see. Fibroin is also used in the garment and biomedical industry.

The bone-covering compound is also supple and flexible enough to help bones get the most natural movement.

Wei collaborated with Professor Dianyun Zhang, specializing in mechanical engineering at the University. Connecticut makes a compound that is hard and strong enough, but not too dense to avoid bone resilience and recovery.

In addition, the compound on this bone is also supple and flexible enough to help bones get the most natural movement. The compound can even dissolve itself after a period of surgery without any intervention.

Fibroin has been used in many scientific studies. For example, in 2016, researchers used fibroin around food to check the preservation capacity of this protein. Besides, fibroin is also used for tissue regeneration thanks to good biological compatibility with mammals.

Currently, the team is beginning to test derivatives of the mixture. In addition, they are considering incorporating fibroin protein with synthetic materials to create a strong compound that can withstand better load.