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