Evidence for a liquid-crystal precursor involved in the formation of the crossed-lamellar microstructure of the mollusc shell.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.06.018
Abstract: Many biological structures use liquid crystals as self-organizing templates for their formation. We review and analyse evidence that the crossed-lamellar biomineral microstructure of mollusc shells may be formed from such a liquid-crystal precursor. read more here.
Keywords: crossed lamellar; crystal precursor; formation; evidence ... See more keywords