Silaffins in Silica Biomineralization and Biomimetic Silica Precipitation

Biomineralization processes leading to complex solid structures of inorganic material in biological systems are constantly gaining attention in biotechnology and biomedical research. An outstanding example for biomineral morphogenesis is the formation of highly elaborate, nano-patterned silica shell...

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Main Authors: Carolin C. Lechner, Christian F. W. Becker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/13/8/5297