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Synthetic silk proteins are commonly produced by recombinant gene expression and gene mimicry <ref>PMID:21999996</ref>. They can be spontaneously optimised by altering their form, size and composition. Indeed, DNA sections in silk protein sequence can be rearranged, added to or subtracted from to change the characteristics of the formed protein. | Synthetic silk proteins are commonly produced by recombinant gene expression and gene mimicry <ref>PMID:21999996</ref>. They can be spontaneously optimised by altering their form, size and composition. Indeed, DNA sections in silk protein sequence can be rearranged, added to or subtracted from to change the characteristics of the formed protein. | ||
For instance, silk proteins can be processed into many different forms such as fibers, sponges, films, capsules and gels ( | For instance, silk proteins can be processed into many different forms such as fibers, sponges, films, capsules and gels (<ref name="Cadle"/>. Their biodegradability can also be altered as required to increase or reduce their degradation time <ref name="Cadle"/>. | ||
In this way, the uses for spider silk can give rise to a wide range of novel materials. | In this way, the uses for spider silk can give rise to a wide range of novel materials. | ||
