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. 2009 Dec 22;7(12):e1000263. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1000263

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Caitlin Sedwick.

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New evidence reveals how polyproline-repeat elements of enamel proteins evolve from amphibians to mammals to refine biological apatite structure and function. The striking microarchitecture of biological minerals is evident in tooth enamel, above.