Spatial analysis of biomineralization associated gene expression from the mantle organ of the pearl oyster Pinctada maxima
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- 21 September 2011
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Genomics
- Vol. 12 (1) , 455
Abstract
Biomineralization is a process encompassing all mineral containing tissues produced within an organism. One of the most dynamic examples of this process is the formation of the mollusk shell, comprising a variety of crystal phases and microstructures. The organic component incorporated within the shell is said to dictate this architecture. However general understanding of how this process is achieved remains ambiguous. The mantle is a conserved organ involved in shell formation throughout molluscs. Specifically the mantle is thought to be responsible for secreting the protein component of the shell. This study employs molecular approaches to determine the spatial expression of genes within the mantle tissue to further the elucidation of the shell biomineralization.Keywords
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