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Comparative analysis of macromolecules in mollusc shells

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Abstract

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    1. Proteins and polysaccharides were isolated from the shells of molluscs; blue mussel, Mytilus edulis, chambered nautilus, Nautilus pompilius, and red abalone, Haliotus rufescens.

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    2. N-acetyl glucosamine was detected in nautilus but not mussel or abalone.

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    3. Amino acid analysis of protein fractions was completed for the three molluscs and purified proteins from the mussel were partially sequenced.

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    4. Calcium binding studies were carried out with some of the protein fractions.

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    Present address: Department of Biological Sciences, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755, U.S.A.

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