Population
Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) foot tissue and byssal threads
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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Dpfp1 localization supports its precursor role in mussel byssus; leaves open biomaterial or antifouling applications pending functional validation.
Dpfp1 is a byssal precursor protein manufactured and stored in secretory granules of the zebra mussel foot, likely serving as a load-bearing component of byssal threads.
Anderson et al. (2000) studied this question.
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