fibroin
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:While sericin and fibroin are both components of silk, only the fibroin can be spun into threads.
Definition:The gum or gluelike substance, found in natural silk, distinct from fibroin which is the primary protein component.
From sericin
Example:Fibroin is the primary silk protein in Bombyx mori, while sericin is a secondary protein.
Definition:A general term for any protein found in the natural silk, including fibroin and sericin.
From silk protein
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