Major ampullate spidroin-2 (MaSp2) is one of the most important spider silk protein, but up to now no information is available regarding the post-translational modifications (PTMs) of this protein.
Spices, perfumes, and raw silk were among the most important imports.
As the largest and most important part of the silk gland, the posterior compartment is most attractive since it synthesizes the silk core protein that determines the quality of silk cocoons.
Textiles must have been by far the most important item of export; silks were certainly imported into Egypt, and appeared also in Bulgaria, and the West.
One of the most important features of nanosilver-treated silk fabrics is their durability against repeated washings.
Most important, phenotypic variation in time to silking was not associated with any grain-filling trait (P > 0.05).
For nearly forty years the Harmony Silk Factory was the most important establishment in the country, but now it stands empty and silent and dusty.
Statistical analysis showed that the silk concentration was the most important parameter in producing uniform cylindrical fibers less than 100 nm in diameter.
Though Chinese silk was by far the most important cargo, other exotic goods, such as perfumes, porcelain, cotton fabric (from India), and precious stones, were also transshipped via the galleon.
Protease is one of the most important industrial enzymes in sericin (gum) removal from silk yarn [ 22].
