Biomineralization: A review of some of its most relevant aspects
González-Muñoz, M.T.; Ben Omar, N. and Arias, J.M.
Ars Pharm.37;(3);483-518, (1996)
Key words: Biomineralization, Bacterial mineralization, Crystal nucleationAbstract
In this review we point out the different biomineralization processes. Organisms belonging
to as many as 55 Phyla are believed to be involved into these processes.We comment on the
different mechanisms used: Biologically Induced Mineralization and Biologically
Controlled Mineralization. Special remark is made on those biomineralization processes where
the role of microorganisms is important, both from a biogeomicrobial and clinical point of view. Finally, we approach the molecular processes, by which bacteria are able to privide heterogeneous crystallization nuclei.
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