Toxicological evaluation of water-extract sericin from silkworm (Bombyx mori) in pregnant rats and their fetus during pregnancy

• Main Authors: Jinyue Li (Author), Pingjing Wen (Author), Guangqiu Qin (Author), Jiehong Zhang (Author), Peng Zhao (Author), Yixin Ye (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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Sericin is a natural protein produced by the silkworm Bombyx mori, which has a wide range of biological activities and has a broad application prospect in multiple areas. However, systemic toxicity and safety assessment of sericin is still rare. This study was aimed to evaluate the toxic effects of...