Polysaccharides and Proteoglycans in Calcium Carbonate-based Biomineralization

Polysaccharides and Proteoglycans in Calcium Carbonate-based Biomineralization

The role of polysaccharides and proteoglycans in the formation of calcium carbonate-based biominerals is examined. Biomineralization involves a 4-stage process.

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Veröffentlicht in:Chemical reviews 2008-11, Vol.108 (11), p.4475-4482
Hauptverfasser: Arias, José L, Fernández, María S
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Calcification, Physiologic
Calcium Carbonate - metabolism
Calcium phosphates
Carbohydrates
Carboxylic Acids - chemistry
Crystallization
Glycoproteins
Minerals
Proteoglycans - chemistry
Proteoglycans - metabolism
Sulfuric Acid Esters - chemistry
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Zusammenfassung:The role of polysaccharides and proteoglycans in the formation of calcium carbonate-based biominerals is examined. Biomineralization involves a 4-stage process.
ISSN:0009-2665
1520-6890
DOI:10.1021/cr078269p