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Nacre protein fragment templates lamellar aragonite growth

Authors :
Metzler, Rebecca A.
Evans, John Spencer
Killian, Christopher E.
Dong Zhou
Churchill, Tyler H.
Appathurai, Narayana P.
Coppersmith, Susan N.
Gilbert, P.U.P.A.
Source :
Journal of the American Chemical Society. May 12, 2010, Vol. 132 Issue 18, 6329-6334
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The application of the various mixtures and assemblies of proteins and polysaccharides in the formation of aragonite complexes is determined. The use of the nacre protein fragment templates for the purpose is also analyzed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Calcite -- Chemical properties
Crassostrea -- Physiological aspects
Oysters -- Physiological aspects
Polysaccharides -- Structure
Polysaccharides -- Chemical properties
Protein binding -- Analysis
Proteins -- Structure
Proteins -- Analysis
Chemistry

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00027863
Volume :
132
Issue :
18
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.226755729

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