Progress of Molluscan Nacre Proteins Research

Abstract:

Nacre composing the inner layer of mollusk shell is a typical product of biomineralization. While main components of the organics in nacre are proteins, which mediate its distinctive lamellate structure. Although kinds of nacre proteins have been reported, the whole process of nacre formation is still unclear—especially on molecular level. In this paper, homology, structure, classification and mineralization characters of nacre proteins are elaborated and summarized.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 998-999)
• Pages: 283-286
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.998-999.283
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: Xue Feng Wang, Zhi Ming Liu*, Wen Jian Wu
• Keywords: Nacre, Nacre Protein, Protein Classification

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