Molecular analyses of dinosaur osteocytes support the presence of endogenous molecules
Abstract
The discovery of soft, transparent microstructures in dinosaur bone consistent in morphology with osteocytes was controversial. We hypothesize that, if original, these microstructures will have molecular features in common with extant osteocytes. We present immunological and mass spectrometry evidence for preservation of proteins comprising extant osteocytes (Actin, Tubulin, PHEX, Histone H4) in osteocytes recovered from two non-avian dinosaurs....
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Title
Molecular analyses of dinosaur osteocytes support the presence of endogenous molecules
Published Date
Jan 1, 2013
Journal
Volume
52
Issue
1
Pages
414 - 423
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