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Biological Mineralization and Demineralization

Report of the Dahlem Workshop on Biological Mineralization and Demineralization Berlin 1981, October 18–23

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 1982

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Editors:
  1. G. H. Nancollas

    1. Dept. of Chemistry, State University of New York, Buffalo, USA

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Part of the book series: Dahlem Workshop Report (DAHLEM, volume 23)

Part of the book sub series: Life Sciences Research Report (DAHLEM LIFE)

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Table of contents (21 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction

    • G. H. Nancollas
    Pages 1-4

  3. The Solubility Concept

    • W. G. Robertson
    Pages 5-21

  4. Nucleation

    • J. Garside
    Pages 23-35

  5. The Mechanisms of Chrystal Growth and Dissolution

    • A. E. Nielsen, J. Christoffersen
    Pages 37-77

  6. Phase Tranformation During Precipitation of Calcium Salts

    • G. H. Nancollas
    Pages 79-99

  7. Structures of Biological Minerals

    • R. A. Young, W. E. Brown
    Pages 101-141

  8. Structural Properties of Cells Related to Tissue Mineralization

    • R. K. Schenk, E. Hunziker, W. Herrmann
    Pages 143-160

  9. Structure of the Organic Matrix: Collagen Structure (Chemical)

    • D. J. Prockop, C. J. Williams
    Pages 161-177

  10. Components of the Organic Matrix: Proteoglycans

    • V. C. Hascall, D. A. Lowther
    Pages 179-198

  11. Three Systems of Biomineralization in Plants with Comments on the Associated Organic Matrix

    • H. J. Arnott
    Pages 199-218

  12. Structure of the Organic Matrix in Mollusc Shells and Avian Eggshells

    • G. P. Krampitz
    Pages 219-232

  13. Mechanisms of Normal Mineralization in Bone and Cartilage

    • H. Fleisch
    Pages 233-241

  14. Mechanisms of Normal Biological Mineralization of Calcium Carbonates

    • M. A. Crenshaw
    Pages 243-257

  15. Abnormal Mineralization

    • L. H. Smith
    Pages 259-270

  16. Pathologic Mineralization, Nucleation, Growth, and Retention

    • B. Finlayson
    Pages 271-285

  17. Mechanisms and Regulation of Normal and Pathologic Demineralization

    • L. G. Raisz
    Pages 287-301

  18. Mechanism of Dental Caries

    • J. Arends
    Pages 303-326

  19. Structure, Properties, and Function of Mineralized Tissue Components Group Report

    • J. L. Matthews, H. J. Arnott, W. E. Brown, W. Dosch, V. C. Hascall, R. Hautmann et al.
    Pages 327-350

  20. Mechanisms of Mineralization (Normal) Group Report

    • K. Simkiss, J. Althoff, C. Anderson, P. Bennema, A. Boyde, M. A. Crenshaw et al.
    Pages 351-363
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normal and pathological mineralization in vertebrates but also with the interesting problems involved in the formation of in­ tracellular deposits of calcium oxalate in plants. Here cal­ cium carbonate and silica may also be involved in the mineral­ ization processes. Calcium carbonate is an important component in the formation of mollusc and avian shells. The observation that both calcite and aragonite may be formed in biogenic cal­ cium carbonate raises important questions as to what factors control the formation of the final mineral phase. There is little doubt that thermodynamically less stable phases may be kinetically stabilized for long periods of time by other mole­ cules present in vivo. In normal mineralization, calcium salts may initially be deposited both within the cells and extracel­ lularly. In the latter case, the role of matrix vesicles and the ways in which the matrix components might control mineral­ ization were especially emphasized. There is clearly a need for more structural and functional information involving cells, matrix components, and their associated crystals. The develop­ ment of further techniques involving mutants, chromofluors, and fixatives for preservation of tissue and the ions present in vivo was recommended. In dealing with abnormal and pathological mineralization, the Workshop concentrated on urolithiasis, gout and pseudo-gout, and the formation of dental caries. Discussions based on the influence of media of low pH on mineral surfaces highlighted some of the factors of importance in controlling crystal dis­ solution.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Dept. of Chemistry, State University of New York, Buffalo, USA

    G. H. Nancollas

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Biological Mineralization and Demineralization

  • Book Subtitle: Report of the Dahlem Workshop on Biological Mineralization and Demineralization Berlin 1981, October 18–23

  • Editors: G. H. Nancollas

  • Series Title: Dahlem Workshop Report

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-68574-3

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Dr. S. Bernhard, Dahlem Konferenzen, Berlin 1982

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-68576-7Published: 19 November 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-68574-3Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 415

  • Topics: Cell Biology

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