Biomineralization is the process by which mineral crystals are deposited in an organized
fashion in the matrix (either cellular or extracellular) of living organisms. Over the past 25 …

Biomineralization describes the deposition of mineral within or outside the cells of living
organisms. Examples include iron and gold deposits in bacteria and other unicellular …

There is a wealth of information on the mineral and matrix components in bones and teeth,
in the exoskeletons of invertebrates, and in dystrophic calcific deposits. This information …

Vertebrate mineralized tissues, ie, enamel, dentin, cementum, and bone, have unique
hierarchical structures and chemical compositions. Although these tissues are similarly …

The impact of genetics has dramatically affected our understanding of the functions of non-
collagenous proteins. Specifically, mutations and knockouts have defined their cellular …

Biologically mineralized tissues are well recognized for their unusual crystal morphologies
and hierarchically organized composite structures. The soluble acidic macromolecules …

Biomineralization is remarkably diverse and provides myriad functions across many
organismal systems. Biomineralization processes typically produce hardened, hierarchically …

Organisms form many different types of minerals, with diverse shapes and sizes. These
minerals fulfill a variety of functions. Inspired by the late HA Lowenstam, Steve Weiner and …

There is substantial practical interest in the mechanism by which the carbonated apatite of
bone mineral can be initiated specifically in a matrix. The current literature is replete with …

Now over 50 ew contents. Incorporating the surprisingly rapid advances in this field since
the publication of the successful first edition, this intensively updated and expanded new …