Sericin

Esquema

Getty AAT: Materials (matter)

Jerarquía

<materiales por composición> > material orgánico > proteína

Descripción

Gelatinous protein that cements silk fibers together in the cocoon. Sericin is secreted along with fibroin by the insect. It is usually removed, by boiling the raw silk in soap and water, during fabric manufacture.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300380563

Otros términos

  • silk gum [en]
  • silk glue [en]