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xz_007 [3.2K]
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What are some of the applications of the silk protein

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prohojiy [21]3 years ago
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Silk sericin is a natural macromolecular protein derived from silkworm Bombyx mori. During the various stages of producing raw silk and textile, sericin can be recovered for other uses. ... The protein is also used as an improving reagent or a coating material for natural and artificial fibers, fabrics, and articles.
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