To be more precise, the material consists of two components: spider silk and fluorescent carbon dots. Second, it allows real-time monitoring of the healing process after wound closure. The material can accelerate regeneration and even find pathogens that provoke various diseases.
The fact is that nanoparticles start to glow less when they encounter a pathogen. Typically, a material turns red if irradiated with blue light. But after interaction with pathogens, the glow stops. Doctors can also check how wounds heal after surgery using a light test. If the material retains its fluorescent properties, then everything is fine, if not, there is most likely an inflammatory process in the tissues.
Source: Ferra
