# Spider silk proteins show promise for drug delivery, tissue repair 2026-08-13T18:02:15+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A review published in the journal Biomimetics by MDPI details how spider silk proteins, called spidroins, could be engineered for biomedical use. Spiders produce different silks for strength or flexibility by adjusting chemistry during spinning. Scientists are designing silk-based particles and gels to deliver drugs gradually over weeks, and using the material for wound coverings and scaffolds that support tissue repair. Laboratory experiments show engineered silk particles can release small molecules at a steady rate for roughly two weeks. However, these remain experimental, routine medical applications are still distant. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: biomaterials, biomedical, drug delivery, spider silk, spidroins, tissue engineering Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/spider-silk-proteins-show-promise-for-drug-delivery-tissue-repair/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/spider-silk-proteins-show-promise-for-drug-delivery-tissue-repair/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.