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Identification of the molecules involved in zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) hemocytes host defense

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Quantitative expression analysis of nacreous shell matrix protein genes in the process of pearl biogenesis

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Parallel Evolution of Nacre Building Gene Sets in Molluscs

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An Acidic Matrix Protein, Pif, Is a Key Macromolecule for Nacre Formation

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Culture of outer epithelial cells from mantle tissue to study shell matrix protein secretion for biomineralization

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In vitroregulation of CaCO3crystal polymorphism by the highly acidic molluscan shell protein Aspein

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Analysis of Genes Isolated from Plated Hemocytes of the Pacific Oyster, Crassostreas gigas

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The key role of the surface membrane in why gastropod nacre grows in towers

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Mechanical strength of abalone nacre: Role of the soft organic layer

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