Ps19, a novel chitin binding protein from Pteria sterna capable to mineralize aragonite plates in vi...
Ps19, a novel chitin binding protein from Pteria sterna capable to mineralize aragonite plates in vitro
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Mollusk shell is composed of two CaCO3 polymorphs (calcite and aragonite) and an organic matrix that consists of acetic acid- or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)-soluble and insoluble proteins and other biomolecules (polysaccharides, β-chitin). However, the shell matrix proteins involved in nacre formation are not fully known. Thus, the aim o...
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Ps19, a novel chitin binding protein from Pteria sterna capable to mineralize aragonite plates in vitro
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_2379557923
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2379557923
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0230431
