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Selected fragments of spongin scaffolds isolated from H. communis demosponge (A) were placed in vessels with deionized water and 5% NaOH solution (B) at room temperature. Structural changes became visible after 48 h of treatment with an alkaline solution (C). Finally, the spongin scaffold lost its 3D architecture and structural integrity (D). See also Figure 9.
