Improved strength of silk fibers in Bombyx mori trimolters induced by an anti-juvenile hormone compound

Conclusion We induced trimolters by anti-juvenile hormones and the resulting cocoons were more closely packed and had smaller silk fiber diameters. We found that the conformation of trimolters silk fibroin had a higher content of β-sheet structures and better mechanical properties. General significance Our study revealed the structures and mechanical properties of trimolter silk, and provided a valuable reference to improve silk quality by influencing molting in silkworms. Graphical abstract
Source: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) General Subjects - Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research