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[[Image:Major ampullate gland of spiders.jpeg.jpeg|400px|left|thumb| Schematic of Major ampullate gland of spiders.]]
[[Image:Major ampullate gland of spiders.jpeg|400px|left|thumb| Schematic of Major ampullate gland of spiders.]]


Actually, they deal with a pH dropping, an alteration of ion concentrations and oxidation conditions, which occur gradually along the duct. These changes promote the connection of MaSps extremities (i.e. homo-dimerisation of C- and N-terminal domains) to form fibers. Finally, through flow rate and mechanical forces experienced in the duct, the fibers will agglomerate to create the '''dragline silk'''.
Actually, they deal with a pH dropping, an alteration of ion concentrations and oxidation conditions, which occur gradually along the duct. These changes promote the connection of MaSps extremities (i.e. homo-dimerisation of C- and N-terminal domains) to form fibers. Finally, through flow rate and mechanical forces experienced in the duct, the fibers will agglomerate to create the '''dragline silk'''.