Functional peptides play an important role in the formation of biominerals. Here we focus on
peptides involved in mineralization of the exoskeleton of a crayfish. New recombinant …

Acidic proteins play key roles in biomineralization processes. Herein, we report on the
effects of an acidic peptide, calcification associated peptide-1 (CAP-1), isolated from the …

We here present the nucleation and growth of calcium carbonate under the influence of
synthetic peptides on topographically patterned poly (dimethylsiloxane)(PDMS) substrates …

Organic matrices in calcified hard tissues have been considered to control calcification. A
matrix peptide, designated CAP-1, was extracted and purified by anionexchange and …

Background: A core sequence (the 9 C-terminal residues) of calcification-associated peptide
(CAP-1) isolated from the exoskeleton of the red swamp crayfish was previously shown to …

Chitin/CaCO3 hybrids with helical structures are formed through a biomineralization‐
inspired crystallization process under ambient conditions. Liquid‐crystalline chitin whiskers …

Previous results have shown that the nacre specific peptide, n16N, from the Japanese pearl
oyster Pinctada fucata has a binding affinity for β-chitin. As a result, the n16N-chitin …

Previous literature by Falini et al. suggests that the cooperation between β-chitin, proteins,
and a silk fibroin-like hydrogel determines polymorph selectivity within the nacreous layer of …

Living organisms develop functional hard structures such as teeth, bones, and shells from
calcium salts through mineralization for managing vital functions to sustain life. However, the …

Calcification-associated peptide (CAP)-1 isolated from the exoskeleton of the crayfish,
Procambarus clarkii, has anti-calcification activity and chitin-binding ability and is, therefore …