cellulin

/səˈljuːlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A polysaccharide found in the cell walls of certain bacteria and fungi, composed of beta-1,4-glycosidically linked cellobiose units.

“Researchers discovered a unique property of cellulin in certain fungal cell walls, leading to new insights into their structural integrity.”

Synonyms

  • cellulose
  • glycan

Antonyms

  • hemicellulose