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This Item | Z0164 | 1724656 | Z4277 |
|---|---|---|---|
| biological source maize | biological source - | biological source - | biological source - |
| form powder | form powder | form - | form powder |
| UniProt accession no. | UniProt accession no. - | UniProt accession no. - | UniProt accession no. - |
| Quality Level 200 | Quality Level - | Quality Level - | Quality Level 100 |
| Gene Information maize ... z1C2(541924) | Gene Information - | Gene Information human ... ALOX5(240) | Gene Information human ... ALOX5(240) |
General description
Zein is a prolamine and an alcohol soluble protein present in maize endosperm cells. Zein is a 20kDa structural protein and is encoded by the gene mapped on the short arm of maize chromosome 7. This protein lacks essential amino acids, such as lysine and tryptophan. Therefore, it has a poor nutritional value.
Application
Zein has been used as a biopolymer in electrospinning technique. It has also been used to blend starch involved in the manufacture of thermoplastic material.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Zein is used in the manufacture of fiber, adhesive, coating, ceramic, ink, cosmetic, textile, chewing gum and biodegradable plastics. This protein is a biodegradable and sustainable agropolymer. Thus, it is a great potential replacement for traditional oil-based plastics.
Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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