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(biochemistry) A matrix protein, found in nacre, that nucleates growth of calcium carbonate crystals.
A 48kDa protein was extracted from the pearl of H.cumingii, providing evidence of vaterite formation and the matrix protein perlucin is reported to be involved in H.cumingii nacre formation.
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Perlucin means (biochemistry) A matrix protein, found in nacre, that nucleates growth of calcium carbonate crystals.
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A 48kDa protein was extracted from the pearl of H.cumingii, providing evidence of vaterite formation and the matrix protein perlucin is reported to be involved in H.cumingii nacre formation.
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