Biomolecules Involved in Frustule Biogenesis and Function
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Abstract
For centuries diatoms have been admired by microscopists for the unusual shapes and intricate, lace-like patterns of their silica-based cell walls. Only comparatively recently, biochemical studies have identified frustule-specific organic biomolecules, of which many are novel and often display remarkably complex chemical structures. This chapter summarizes the current knowledge about the structures and properties of the frustule-associated biomolecules, with a focus on the proteins, and discusses their roles with regards to silica biogenesis and frustule function.
Details
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Molecular Life of Diatoms |
Publisher | Springer, Cham |
Pages | 313-343 |
Number of pages | 31 |
ISBN (electronic) | 978-3-030-92499-7 |
ISBN (print) | 978-3-030-92498-0 |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
Mendeley | 5a7f5948-59d2-34ad-85b7-0e8f19f1a742 |
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Scopus | 85148254364 |