A New Paradigm for Biomineral Formation: Mineralization via an Amorphous Liquid-Phase Precursor

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Summary

Crystallization features that mimic bone and dental enamel are demonstrated and it is suggested that this process could be relevant to biomineralization in both vertebrates and invertebrates.

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Published
2003-01-01
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Keywords

Biomineralization, Crystallization, Mineralized tissues, Mineralization (soil science), Amorphous calcium carbonate

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