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Natural biomaterials

Can you guess all the biomaterials based on the hints?
Note: the materials are present in living systems and are usually derived from natural sources
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Last updated: April 18, 2024
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First submittedApril 18, 2024
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Most abundant extracellular matrix protein
Collagen
Obtained from crustacean shells
Chitosan
Most abundant plasma protein
Albumin
Derived from pigs, cows or fish; a denatured protein
Gelatin
Obtained from brown algae
Sodium alginate
Major component of plant cell wall
Cellulose
Obtained from silkworms; degummed to obtain this biomaterial
Silk fibroin
Obtained from bacterial cultures in glucose; bacterial exopolysaccharide
Dextran
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Obtained from red seaweed
Agarose
Present in eyes, joints, and skin; gives skin a hydrated look
Hyaluronic acid
Sulfated glycosaminoglycan; found in cartilages
Chondroitin sulphate
Long fibrous protein involved in blood clotting
Fibrin
Glycoprotein; major component of basement membranes
Laminin
Heteropolysaccharide present in plant cell wall; often used as gelling agents and stabilizers in food
Pectin
Sulfated polysaccharides; obtained from red seaweed
Carrageenan
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