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fibroin [′fī·brə·wən] (biochemistry) A protein secreted by spiders and silkworms which rapidly solidifies into strong, insoluble thread that is used to form webs or cocoons. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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28 Nature, Kaplan and Jin explain that this micelle structure enables the fibroins to remain soluble in water. |
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