Guanine crystal formation by bacteria

Guanine crystal formation by bacteria

Abstract Background Guanine crystals are organic biogenic crystals found in many organisms. Due to their exceptionally high refractive index, they contribute to structural color and are responsible for the reflective effect in the skin and visual organs in animals such as fish, reptiles, and spiders...

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Main Authors: María Elisa Pavan, Federico Movilla, Esteban E. Pavan, Florencia Di Salvo, Nancy I. López, M. Julia Pettinari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Biology
Subjects:
Biogenic guanine crystals
Guanine monohydrate
Melanin
Aeromonas
Biomaterial
Bacterial guanine crystals
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-023-01572-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-023-01572-8

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