Lecture-4 (general principles of biomineralization)
Lecture-4 (general principles of biomineralization)
Lecture-4 (general principles of biomineralization)
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Macromolecular frameworks‣ Vesicles are not suitable for building large structuressuch as bones, shells or teeth‣ An organic matrix is needed‣ It is composed <strong>of</strong> insoluble proteins andpolysaccharides such as collagen or chitin‣ The mineral phase is deposited in close associationwith the organic matrixEarly stages <strong>of</strong> egshellFormation showing calciteCrystals and macromolecularfibers
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