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Nectin vs Pectin - What's the difference?

nectin | pectin |

As nouns the difference between nectin and pectin

is that nectin is any of a family of proteins that have a function in cell-to-cell adhesion while pectin is a polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).

nectin

English

Noun

(wikipedia nectin) (en noun)
  • (protein) Any of a family of proteins that have a function in cell-to-cell adhesion

    • Derived terms

    * adiponectin * fibronectin * osteonectin

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    pectin

    English

    Noun

    (en noun) (wikipedia pectin)
  • (carbohydrate) A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).
    • Apple is rich in pectin and so is often added to other fruits when making jam so it will set.

    Synonyms

    * when used as an emulsifier

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