Journal of Inorganic Materials

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Progress of Biomineralization Process of Calcium Phosphate in Bone and Teeth

OUYANG Jian-Ming1,2; ZHENG Hui1   

  1. 1. Institute of Biomineralization and Lithiasis Research; Jinan University; Guangzhou 510632; China; 2. State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry; Nanjing University; Nanjing 210093; China
  • Received:2004-06-07 Revised:2004-07-07 Published:2005-07-20 Online:2005-07-20

Abstract: Calcium phosphates are the main biominerals in organism. The biomineralization process of various calcium
phosphates in bone and teeth in vivo and in vitro was reviewed in this paper. The composition, structure, organic matrix and formation mechanisms of bone
and teeth were introduced and compared. The modulation of organic matrix on the growth of calcium phosphate was discussed about the molecular recognition,
lattice matching and electrostatic interaction at the organic/inorganic interface.

Key words: calcium phosphate, hydroxyapatite, biomineralization, bone, teeth

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