sericin

noun

ser·i·cin ˈser-ə-sən

: a gelatinous protein that cements the two fibroin filaments in a silk fiber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This boiling step also blunts a natural chemical substance known as sericin, which otherwise would cause the cocoons to harden, resulting in a fabric that’s not as soft. —

Ryan Egglestone, Discover Magazine, 12 Jan. 2021 The formula features the brand's silk protein, which is a blend of sericin and fibroin. —

Sarah Han, Allure, 14 June 2022 This luxurious ingredient contains two proteins — sericin and fibroin — that can benefit skin health, according to Morgan Rabach, M.D., a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai in New York City. —

Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Mar. 2022 Next, the cocoons are boiled to dissolve the sericin, the gummy substance holding the cocoon together, so the thread can be easily unwound. —

Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, 12 Apr. 2017

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