sericin

/səˈrɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of protein found in the silk of silkworms, used in the production of sericin-based products such as wound dressings and food packaging.

“The hospital used sericin-based dressings to promote wound healing.”

Synonyms

  • silk fiber protein
  • silk protein

Antonyms

  • collagen
  • keratin