Conformational analysis of biomineral proteins interacting with inorganic minerals using dispersive mineral particles for solution NMR

2025/01/01 by Kei Futagawa, Yugo Kato, Michio Suzuki · 1 voice · 1 citation
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Materials Science · #Calcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition #Clay minerals and soil interactions #Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils

paper · pdf · doi:10.1039/d4ce01253d

openalex publication_date 2025/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/11

Abstract

Biominerals form via organic–inorganic interactions, but their molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Solution NMR with dispersive mineral particles enables conformational analysis, providing insights for biomimetic mineral synthesis.

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