Silica formation in diatoms:: the function of long-chain polyamines and silaffins

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作者
Sumper, M [1 ]
Kröger, N [1 ]
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[1] Univ Regensburg, Lehrstuhl Biochem 1, D-93053 Regensburg, Germany
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10.1039/b401028k
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
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070304 ; 081704 ;
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The stunning silica structures formed by diatoms are among the most remarkable examples of biological nanofabrication. In recent years, insight into the molecules and mechanism that allow diatoms to perform silica morphogenesis under ambient conditions has been gained.
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