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Nacre MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Nacre
Tree Number(s)
D01.146.275.500
D01.200.275.150.150.500
D01.578.200.500
Unique ID
D060734
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D060734
Annotation
NACRE PROTEIN, ZEBRAFISH is also available
Scope Note
A biomineral consisting of layers of crystalized ARAGONITE, separated by interlamellar layers of organic matrix containing beta-CHITIN, and surrounded by an intercrystalline organic membrane of silk fibroin. Nacre is the iridescent substance better known as mother-of-pearl that is secreted by MOLLUSCS.
Entry Term(s)
Mother of Pearl
Public MeSH Note
2012
History Note
2012
Date Established
2012/01/01
Date of Entry
2011/06/24
Revision Date
1955/01/01
Nacre Preferred
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