Term Name:	structural constituent of peritrophic membrane
Synonyms:	structural constituent of peritrophic matrix
Definition:	The action of a molecule that contributes to the structural integrity of the peritrophic membrane, a tubular sheath of cuticle that shields the epithelial cells of the midgut from the gut contents. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0016490]    QuickGO    AmiGO