METHODS OF EXTRACTING SERICIN

11.07.2022 International Scientific Journal "Science and Innovation". Series A. Volume 1 Issue 3

M. Baltayeva, D. Babadjanova

Abstract. From the silkworm, silk is obtained, which is used as a raw material for the world-famous Uzbek satin and adra. At the same time, Sericin, which is used in fabric finishing, food, cosmetics, and medicine production, is extracted from the cocoons. This article provides information on how to extract sericin from silkworms.

Keywords: sericin, solution, protein, amino acid, fibroin, isoelectric point, globular protein.