[Levels of bone mineral matrix organization and the mechanisms determining parameters of its formation]

Morfologiia. 2005;127(2):78-82.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Authors suggest to regard bone mineral matrix as the four-level structure. The first level is represented by an internal structure of a mineral, the second--by mineral morphological structure, the third--by coplanar association of minerals, and the fourth--by macroassociation of minerals in a single complex inside each bone. The most probable mechanisms determining stability of reproduction of mineral matrix parameters on each of these levels are shown. As a result of their functioning, the variants of bone mineral matrix structures are formed that are the programmed reflection of specificity of the given site of organic structures.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bone Matrix / chemistry
  • Bone Matrix / ultrastructure*
  • Collagen / analysis
  • Crystallization
  • Humans
  • Minerals / analysis*

Substances

  • Minerals
  • Collagen