I.The skin care effect of Fibroin
(1) It has the functions of natural moisturizing and skin nourishing
(2) Possessing the action of inhibiting melanin production,
(3) Promoting the regeneration of skin tissue, guard against chapping and chemical damage
(4) Inhibiting the skin cancer
(5) Silk protein also possesses the function of antioxidant
(6) Silk protein also possesses the function of antioxidant
II. The hair-caring, hair-nourishing and hairdressing functions of silk protein.
Silk protein's hair-caring function depends on the absorbency, absorptivity, film-forming ability and moisturizing type it received by hair. Compared with other protolysates (collagen, bone collagen, glutin and so on), the biggest feature of fibroin is that it is easy to be absorbed by the hair.
III. The Nutritional Function of Fibroin Food
Silk protein contains 18 types of amino acid, over 90 percent of which can be absorbed by human body. Its percentage of amino acids which are necessary to human body reaches more than 17 percent, higher than normal food. Therefore, it is a very good way of amino acid supplements to add the fibroin into the food. Japan began the research of turning silk into food as early as 1983. Like silk cake, biscuits, noodles, soba noodles, jelly glues, ice cream, candies, porridge, drink, soy and other kinds which contain components of silk, such as mushroom, tea, capsule, tablets and so on, they have appeared in the market, and are very popular among customers, which become the new generation of healthy food and nourishment in Japan.
IV. Medical functions of silk protein
a. The function of lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels
b. Anticoagulant and anti-HIV activity
c. Anti-inflammatory effects of silk protein
d. Cancer prevention ability of silk protein
V. The Applications of Fibroin in Functional Materials, Fibers and Textiles
A. New electronic materials
B. Degradable biological materials
C. Synthetic macromolecule materials and products
D. Functional biological membranes
E. Functional fibers and textiles