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sericin

(sĕr′ĭ-sĭn)
n.
A viscous gelatinous protein that forms on the surface of raw-silk fibers.
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Figure 2 (b), cylindrical fibers are observed with diameters of 13 +/- 7 [micron]m, randomly oriented composite fibroin, because the thermal process degummed at 60[grados]C removes the sericin coating; morphology and reduction in the value of the average fiber diameter are evidence of correct degumming.
Obtencion y caracterizacion de andamios electrohilados a base de quitosano y fibroina del capullo (Bombyx mori)
They boiled the cocoons in a solution of sodium carbonate to separate a protein called fibroin, which is the one they want, from one called sericin, which they do not.
Got silk? An age-old substance may be the key to the future
Sericin hides the brightness and whiteness of the silk as well as causing it to have a hard handle.
Effect of degumming performed with different type natural soaps and through ultrasonic method on the properties of silk fiber
The raw silk fibers were then degummed to exclude sericin by boiling twice in 0.
The effect of [alpha]-chymotrypsin on some properties of silk fibroin: comparison between Thai Sumrong (B. mori) and Eri (Samia ricini) silks
It contains about 75% actual fibre fibrion and 25% of sericin gummy protein that holds filaments.
STUDIES ON BIOLOGY OF A NEW STRAIN (K2) OF SILKWORM (BOMBYX MORI L.) UNDER DIFFERENT SETS OF TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
6) The removing process of exposed sericin at the surface of silk which is twisted of original yarn.
A consideration in developing strategic information systems throughout business transformation: a case study of Seiren Co., Ltd
There is some scientific evidence dating back almost 20 years that may explain the benefits of silk on the skin: Swiss scientists published research in the Cosmetics and Toiletries Journal to show that sericin, the protein in silk, can adhere to the keratin (protein) in skin and hair resulting in a perceptible "homogeneous protective film".
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These glands also produce another protein, sericin, that glues the two threads together as the silk hardens in the air.
Secrets of silk: an ancient mystery reaches the end of the road
To form the devices, Tufts scientists boiled cocoons of the Bombyx mori silkworm in a water solution and extracted the glue-like sericin proteins.
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The silkworm encases its two main silk proteins in a coat of sericin, a gluelike protein that seals the cocoon together, when used as sutures or for other medical applications, this sericin glue can provoke an immune response in people and therefore must be coated over or removed.
Silk: mimicking how spiders make their complex array of silks could usher in a tapestry of new materials, and other animals or plants could be designed to be the producers
The boiling water softened the sticky protein called sericin that held the fibers together.
Stories of silk and paper
Speaking of the XLE seats: the fabric is coated with a substance extracted from silkworm cocoons, sericin, which is used in cosmetics, as it is a moisturizer.
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