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Tom Jacob
25 oct 2021
The wound healing potential of spider silk.
In ancient Greece and Rome, doctors used spider webs to make bandages for their patients. Spider webs supposedly have natural antiseptic and anti-fungal properties, which can help keep wounds clean and prevent infection. It's also said that spider webs are rich in vitamin K, which helps promote clotting.
The wound healing potential of spider silk fibers has subsequently led to its use in biocompatible sutures for the closure and/or ligation of various soft tissues during ocular, neural and cardiovascular surgeries.
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