Biological Calcification

1. Introduction

2. Historical Notes

3. Methodology

4. The Nature and Composition of the Inorganic Phase

5. The Shape of Inorganic Particles

6. The Size of Inorganic Particles

7. Calcifying Matrices: Bone and Tendons

8. Calcifying Matrices: Dentin and Cementum

9. Calcifying Matrices: Cartilage

10. Calcifying Matrices: Enamel

11. Calcifying Matrices: Lower Vertebrates

12. Calcifying Matrices: Invertebrates

13. Calcifying Matrices: Non-skeletal Structures

14. Calcifying Matrices: Pathological Calcifications

15. Calcifying Matrices: Acquired or Experimental Diseases; Heritable Disorders; Genetically Modified Animals

16. The Organic-inorganic Relationships in Calcifying Matrices

17. Main Suggested Calcification Mechanisms: Cells

18. Main Suggested Calcification Mechanisms: Extracellular Matrix

19. Conclusions

DRM-restrictions

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