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. 1981 Jun 19;212(4501):1397-8.
doi: 10.1126/science.212.4501.1397.

Control of calcium carbonate nucleation and crystal growth by soluble matrx of oyster shell

A P Wheeler, J W George, C A Evans

Control of calcium carbonate nucleation and crystal growth by soluble matrx of oyster shell

A P Wheeler et al. Science. .

Abstract

A calcium-binding soluble protein extracted from oyster shell suppresses calcium carbonate nucleation and decreases the rate of crystal growth in vitro. These findings suggest that soluble matrix may regulate shell growth.

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