Structure and Functions of Cocoons Constructed by Eri Silkworm
Eri silkworm cocoons (E cocoons) are natural composite biopolymers formed by continuous twin silk filaments (fibroin) bonded by sericin. As a kind of wild species, E cocoons have characteristics different from those of <i>Bombyx mori</i> cocoons (B cocoons). E cocoons have an obvious mul...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Polymers |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/11/2701 |