Silaffins-Driven Genetic Engineering of Diatom Cell Walls: Insight into Biosilica Morphology and Nanomaterial Design
Tengsheng Qiao, Lulu Wang, Yan Zhao, Yun Li, Guanpin Yang, Baohua Zhu, Kehou Pan
This study investigates the roles of silaffins in diatom frustule morphology using genetic engineering, revealing distinct functions in silica formation and cell growth.
bioRxiv · Dec 20, 2024 · PreprintSynthetic Biology