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Silk

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Definition: A continuous protein fiber consisting primarily of FIBROINS. It is synthesized by a variety of INSECTS and ARACHNIDS.     
See Also Bombyx; Sutures; Textiles
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
FLAG protein, Nephila  0   *Proteins Silk. J Mol Biol 1998 Feb 6;275(5):773-84
sp220 protein, Chironomus thummi  0   *Silk *Salivary Proteins and Peptides. J Mol Evol 1997 Apr;44(4):452-62
ssp160 protein, silk  0   *Silk *Glycoproteins *Salivary Proteins and Peptides. J Biol Chem 1996 Apr 19;271(16):9809-15
Sp185 protein, Chironomus tentans  0   *Silk *Salivary Proteins and Peptides. Gene 1990;88(2):133

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