Description
Silk Fibroin Methacryloyl (SilkMA) is a photocrosslinkable hydrogel for 3D cell culture, tissue engineering, and bioprinting. Derived from natural silk fibroin, SilkMA combines the strength and stability of silk with the flexibility of light-induced crosslinking to produce durable hydrogel constructs.
Each SilkMA kit includes SilkMA and LAP photoinitiator for fast, reliable hydrogel formation under UV or visible light, making it suitable for applications that require robust, mechanically stable hydrogels.
For research use only. Not intended for human clinical applications.
What’s Included
Each SilkMA Hydrogel Set includes SilkMA with a white, sponge-like appearance and complementary LAP photoinitiator.
| SKU | SilkMA Size | LAP Included | DoF | Molecular Weight |
|---|
| SilkMA-1g | 1 g | 0.05 g | 25–40% | 6–10 kDa |
| SilkMA-10g | 10 g | 0.50 g | 25–40% | 6–10 kDa |
SilkMA is supplied as a white, sponge-like material and is well suited for applications requiring durable hydrogel structures with excellent mechanical stability.
Performance
SilkMA is designed for applications requiring both mechanical strength and processability.
- Rapid light-induced crosslinking
- Tunable mechanical properties
- High structural stability after crosslinking
- Compatible with extrusion and light-based 3D bioprinting
- Supports cell encapsulation and 3D culture
- Detailed characterisation data available on request
Applications
Suitable for:
- 3D cell culture
- Tissue engineering
- 3D bioprinting
- Regenerative medicine research
- Biomaterials research
- Cell encapsulation
Why Use SilkMA?
SilkMA combines the natural strength of silk fibroin with the versatility of a photocrosslinkable hydrogel, providing durable constructs with tunable mechanical properties. Its excellent structural stability makes it well suited for applications requiring long-term culture, repeated handling, or mechanically robust hydrogel scaffolds.
Custom Options
Custom SilkMA formulations are available for specialised research applications, including:
- Peptide-functionalised hydrogels
- Composite hydrogel systems (e.g. SilkMA + GelMA)
- Tailored mechanical or biological properties
Shipping & Dispatch
| Information | Details |
|---|
| Dispatch Schedule | Orders are dispatched every Friday. |
| Order Cut-Off | Orders for in-stock products received by End of Day Wednesday (Sydney, Australia) are eligible for Friday dispatch, subject to product availability. |
| Estimated Dispatch | Up to 10 sets: Friday dispatch* Contact us for larger or customised orders and to discuss delivery timelines. |
| Shipping Within Australia | Orders are shipped via Australia Post. |
| International Shipping | Orders are shipped via DHL Express. |
| Alternative Shipping | FedEx shipping is available upon request. |
*Friday dispatch is subject to product availability.
