What are the best analytical methods to differentiate and quantify silk fibroin and sericin isolated from Bombyx mori cocoons?

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I have to estimate the purity of isolated silk fibroin in each batch. Thus, looking for methods to estimate fibroin and sericin concentration in the solution.

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