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Biomineralization and Biological Metal Accumulation

Biological and Geological Perspectives Papers presented at the Fourth International Symposium on Biomineralization, Renesse, The Netherlands, June 2–5, 1982

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Editors:
  1. P. Westbroek

    1. Department of Biochemistry, State University of Leiden, The Netherlands

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  2. E. W. Jong

    1. Department of Biochemistry, State University of Leiden, The Netherlands

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Table of contents (50 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Introduction Biological Metal Accumulation and Biomineralization in a Geological Perspective

    1. Introduction Biological Metal Accumulation and Biomineralization in a Geological Perspective

      • P. Westbroek
      Pages 1-11

  4. Aspects of Calcification

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 105-105
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    2. The Possible Role of Mitochondria and Phosphocitrate in Biological Calcification

      • A. L. Lehninger
      Pages 107-121

    3. A Comparison of the Roles of Calcium in Biomineralization and in Cytosolic Signalling

      • Robert H. Kretsinger
      Pages 123-131

    4. Hormonal Regulation of Calcification, with Particular Reference to the Hormonal Control of Eggshell Formation in Birds and Shell Growth in Molluscs

      • J. Joosse
      Pages 133-144

    5. Partial Purification of a Hormone Dependent Calcium-Binding Protein from the Mantle Edge of the Snail Lymnaea Stagnalis

      • Albert Doderer
      Pages 145-147

    6. Studies on the Constancy of the Value of the Ionic Product Ca2+ × CO 2-3 in the Haemolymph of the Freshwater Snail Lymnaea Stagnalis

      • N. D. de With, G. J. van der Wilt, R. C. van der Schors
      Pages 149-153

    7. Mineralization Reactions Involving Calcium Carbonates and Phosphates

      • G. H. Nancollas, K. Sawada, E. Schuttringer
      Pages 155-169

    8. Problems in the Understanding of Biominerals

      • S. Mann, S. B. Parker, C. C. Perry, M. D. Ross, A. J. Skarnulis, R. J. P. Williams
      Pages 171-183

    9. A High Resolution Electron Microscopy Study of the Balance Organs of the Inner Ear

      • S. B. Parker, S. Mann, M. D. Ross, A. J. Skarnulis, R. J. P. Williams
      Pages 185-189

    10. Mineralization by Organisms and the Evolution of Biomineralization

      • H. A. Lowenstam, S. Weiner
      Pages 191-203
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About this book

Biominerals are generated by the subtle interaction of biological organization and mineral growth. They belong both to the living and the inanimate world and as such their genesis is among the most intri­ guing and fundamental subjects in science. However, the conceptual and technical resources that are available in physical chemistry and in the biological sciences is often inadequate for the elucidation of the pro­ blems involved, and hence this field is particularly difficult to ex­ plore. This may be an important reason why fundamental research on bio­ mineralization mechanisms has traditionally been carried out by a com­ paratively small group of scientists. There are signs, however, that the situation is ripe for a change. Various meetings on biomineralization have been organized in the last few years, particularly in the medical sector. It is generally felt that further developments in the therapy of bone and tooth diseases will be largely dependent on an improved understanding of the fundamen­ tal underlying mechanisms of biomineralization.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Biochemistry, State University of Leiden, The Netherlands

    P. Westbroek, E. W. Jong

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Biomineralization and Biological Metal Accumulation

  • Book Subtitle: Biological and Geological Perspectives Papers presented at the Fourth International Symposium on Biomineralization, Renesse, The Netherlands, June 2–5, 1982

  • Editors: P. Westbroek, E. W. Jong

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7944-4

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: D. Reidel Publishing Company, Dordrecht, Holland 1983

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-90-277-1515-9Published: 30 November 1982

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-009-7946-8Published: 22 November 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-009-7944-4Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 533

  • Topics: Physical Chemistry, Mineral Resources, Paleontology

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