The mesoglea of alcyonarians is occupied by an abundance of minute calcitic sclerites. The
sclerites of the alcyonarian Lobophytum crassum contain a water-soluble organic matrix …

Two species of alcyonarian corals, Lobophytum crassum and Sinularia polydactyla, are
closely related to each other. It is reported that the calcified organic substances in the …

We report here for the first time the isolation and characterization of a protein from the
organic matrix (OM) of the sclerites of the alcyonarian, Corallium rubrum. This protein named …

Soft corals contain small spicules of calcium carbonate called “sclerites”, which are
biomineralized structures composed of an organic matrix and a mineral fraction. Since …

Calcified organic substances in the skeleton contain a protein‐polysaccharide complex
taking a key role in the regulation of bio‐calcification. However, information concerning the …

An organic matrix consisting of a protein-polysaccharide complex is generally accepted as
an important medium for the calcification process. While the role this “calcified organic …

We analysed the soluble organic matrix (SOM) of two biominerals formed by the same
organism but differing by their morphological characteristics: the axial skeleton and the …

Soluble organic matrices extracted from the axial part of the skeletons of two Corallium
species (Coralliidae, Alcyonacea) were analysed using FTIR spectrometry, HPLC, IEF, 2-D …

Acidic proteins are generally thought to control mineral formation and growth in
biocalcification. Analysis of proteinaceous components in the soluble and insoluble matrix …

Acidic proteins are generally believed to control mineral formation and growth. Thus,
characterization of acidic proteins in the insoluble organic matrix is an important first step …