Exoskeleton protein repertoires in decapod crustaceans revealed distinct biomineralization evolution with molluscs

This study filled such a gap by using proteomic analysis of matrix proteins from four decapod crustacean exoskeletons. Many novel proteins were discovered which enabled a solid comparison with those of molluscs. By comparison, we proposed that crustaceans evolved novel proteins to form mineralized exoskeletons while sharing some proteins with those of molluscs. This is useful for us to understand the evolution of two major biomineralized phylum.PMID:37981007 | DOI:10.1016/j.jprot.2023.105046
Source: Journal of Proteomics - Category: Biochemistry Authors: Source Type: research