The Genetic Dissection of Biomineralization: Coccolith Formation by Coccolithophore Algae
Abstract
Research established that the organic material of the coccoliths consists of proteins, glycoproteins, and polysaccharides are found in preparations of isolated coccoliths. It was determined that the organic material affects crystal nucleation, post-nucleation crystal growth, and the architecture of the crystals. Results were obtained by light and scanning electron microscopy. It was determined that the coccoliths organic material contains to a-binding proteins and to isolated and purify the proteins. We demonstrated that these protein have specific effects of the growth and form of crystals formed in solution as determined by a combination of light and scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA387411
Entities
People
- R. P. Levine
Organizations
- Stanford University