Recently, it has been found that sericin shows several important useful properties, such as antioxidant5, anti-tyrosinase6, UV absorbing and moisture absorbing properties7. Sericin can be used as a finishing agent for natural or manmade textiles. The cosmetics industry is using sericin in skin care products. It can also be a valuable natural ingredient in food industry. Fibroin and sericin have been used for biomedical polymeric applications8,9.