ISSN:
0173-0835
Keywords:
Biomineralization
;
Mineralizing matrices
;
Scleractinian corals
;
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Soluble matrices of four Scleractinian skeletons (Madrepora, Favia, Leptastrea and Fungia), were extracted and studied by isoelectric focusing (IEF). The main part of the extracted matrices is acidic. IEF gels are poorly stained or unstained by Coomassie Blue and silver. The positive Alcian Blue staining is indicative of a sulfated and acidic nature of the glycoproteins. Chemical analysis shows high S contents in Scleractinian skeletons. These results are supported by the comparison with IEF and chemical contents of Molluscan shells.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/elps.1150180726
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