Chemicals and Drugs

Nacre

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

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  • Mother of Pearl

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29 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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Indexing Annotation

NACRE PROTEIN, ZEBRAFISH is also available

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History Note

2012

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  1. D01w.146.275w.500w
  2. D01w.200.275w.150.150w.500w
  3. D01w.578w.200w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nacre. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D060734. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D060734
  2. Nacre. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nacre
  3. Nacre. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215865