TASAR SERICIN AS A BIOMATERIAL FOR SCAFFOLDING IN TISSUE ENGINEERING

Tissue engineering is a rapidly evolving field that aims to repair or replace damaged tissues by combining cells, biomaterials, and biologically active molecules. A critical component of this process is the scaffold, which provides structural support for cell attachment, proliferation, and differentiation. Natural biomaterials are preferred due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and resemblance to the extracellular matrix (ECM). Tasar sericin, a silk protein derived from the Tasar silk moth (Antheraea mylitta), has recently garnered attention as a promising biomaterial for tissue engineering scaffolds. This paper explores the properties of Tasar sericin, its potential as a biomaterial, and its applications in tissue engineering, particularly in scaffolding.