In this monograph the role of biosilica as stabilizing structures in different organisms is reviewed and their role for morphogenetic processes is outlined. It provides an up-to-date summary of the mechanisms by which polymeric biosilica is formed. The volume is intended for biologists, biochemists and molecular biologists, involved in the understanding of structure formation in living organisms and will also be very useful for scientists working in the field of applied Nanotechnology and Nanobiotechnology.
In this monograph the role of biosilica as stabilizing structures in different organisms is reviewed and their role for morphogenetic processes is outlined. It provides an up-to-date summary of the mechanisms by which polymeric biosilica is formed. The volume is intended for biologists, biochemists and molecular biologists, involved in the understanding of structure formation in living organisms and will also be very useful for scientists working in the field of applied Nanotechnology and Nanobiotechnology.
Silicon Biomineralization: Biology - Biochemistry - Molecular Biology - Biotechnology
340Silicon Biomineralization: Biology - Biochemistry - Molecular Biology - Biotechnology
340Paperback(Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9783642624513 |
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Publisher: | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
Publication date: | 08/17/2012 |
Series: | Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology , #33 |
Edition description: | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003 |
Pages: | 340 |
Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d) |