...Sidney Omelon; Marc Grynpas While biological apatite (bone mineral) resorption is understood, from the perspective of crystallization theory, nucleation is not. The degree of saturation (Ω) describes the chemical driving force for mineral dissolution (Ω <1) or formation (Ω > 1). Ω...

... of the protein is somehow important in binding calcium and phosphate ions in a stereochemical configuration conducive to nucleation of apatite crystals. In the present study, type I collagen, packed in a quarter-staggered arrangement in two dimensions and a quasi-hexagonal model of microfibrillar assembly...

...Janet Moradian-Oldak; Michel Goldberg Tooth enamel is formed in the extracellular space within an organic matrix enriched in amelogenin proteins. Amelogenin nanosphere assembly is a key factor in controlling the oriented and organized growth of enamel apatite crystals. Recently, we have reported...