Avian eggshell biomineralization: an update on its structure, mineralogy and protein tool kit

The avian eggshell is a natural protective envelope that relies on the phenomenon of biomineralization for its formation. The shell is made of calcium carbonate in the form of calcite, which contains hundreds ...

Source: BMC Cell Biology - February 12, 2021 Category: Cytology Authors: J. Gautron, L. Stapane, N. Le Roy, Y. Nys, A. B. Rodriguez-Navarro and M. T. Hincke Tags: Review Source Type: research