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The document discusses several theories of mineralization including boosting mechanism, seeding mechanism, and matrix vesicle theory. Boosting mechanism involves enzymes increasing mineral ion concentration to allow precipitation. Seeding mechanism proposes substances like collagen act as seeds for crystal formation. Matrix vesicle theory, the most accepted, involves vesicles containing apatite crystals near cartilage cells that aggregate and mineralize.
- Author
- Uma Datar
- Language
- EN