Phosphate ions reverse the phase composition of silk fibroin condensates

Materials Horizons 2026 Open access

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Authors: Martin Zaki, Heena Faulder, Rangam Rajkhowa, Matthew McKenzie, Joselito Macabuhay Razal, Dylan Yalmar Hegh, Chris Holland, Benjamin James Allardyce
DOI: 10.1039/d6mh00013d
Cited by: 1
References: 66

Abstract

and will inform the design of improved regenerated silk feedstocks for spinning. More broadly, this work advances our understanding of protein self-assembly, with potential implications for counteracting pathological protein aggregation in disease.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Silk-based biomaterials and applications Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity Collagen: Extraction and Characterization

Publication details

Journal / source
Materials Horizons
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
11
Pages
5515–5528
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN