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14 Apr 2022

Immune System Enhancing Effect

Although previous studies showed that silk peptide stimulates macrophages and the production of proinflammatory cytokines, its effect on natural killer (NK) cell function was investigated by Jang et al. To evaluate the modulatory activity of the silk peptide on NK cells, mice were given a diet supplemented with various amounts...

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14 Apr 2022

Silk Protein For Astronaut Nutrition in Space

Yang et al., in their study in 2006, examined silkworm and silk peptides as an alternative to high-quality protein sources for astronauts’ long-term space missions in space programs. Silkworm proteins are considered to be a suitable nutrient because they contain essential nutrients for humans. “Insect food for astronauts: gas exchange...

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14 Apr 2022

The effect of silk protein on the health of athletes

Both animal and clinical studies have been conducted on silk proteins’ effects on the components of metabolism. According to these studies:• Inhibition of tyrosine kinase enzyme activity• Lipid peroxidase enzyme activity inhibition• Antimicrobial activity• Antioxidant activity• It’s effect on insulin metabolism has been determined.• Positive effect on post-workout endurance and...

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12 Apr 2022

GlySilk

Glutathione is our body’s main antioxidant. It is the most important molecule for the sustainability of our health. Unfortunately, this enzyme, which can be synthesized by our body, cannot be taken from the outside. Glutathione is produced from every cell of our body by the action of two enzymes. The...

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12 Apr 2022

Sericin

In the making of the silk cocoon by Bombyx mori, the silkworm, its metamorphosis consists of two structures called fibroin and sericin. While the production of fascinating silk fabrics is possible with a thread-like structure called fibroin, sericin creates the structure that gives strength to the cocoon. Sericin which has...

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12 Apr 2022

Silk Protein in Hair Care

Hair is keratin tissue consisting of 18 amino acids. Factors such as heat exposure, UV rays, oxidants and abrasive cleaners result in breaking the disulphide bonds in its structure and it weakens and breaks. We can list our expectations of an ideal hair care product such as giving shine, a...

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