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Control of nacre biomineralization by Pif80 in pearl oyster

Molluscan nacre is a fascinating biomineral consisting of a highly organized calcium carbonate composite that provides unique fracture toughness and an iridescent color. Organisms elaborately control biomineralization using organic macromolecules. We propose the involvement of the matrix protein Pif...

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Autores principales: Bahn, So Yeong, Jo, Byung Hoon, Choi, Yoo Seong, Cha, Hyung Joon
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: American Association for the Advancement of Science 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5540247/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28782039
http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.1700765

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