Evidence for a liquid-crystal precursor involved in the formation of the crossed-lamellar microstructure of the mollusc shell.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.06.018.
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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. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: 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.
Medical subject headings
- Animal Shells
- Liquid Crystals