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Specific metal binding sites on calcified concretions in epithelial cells of the clam kidney

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Calcified granules (concretions) in the kidneys of bivalve molluscs are able to absorb metals from solution and this ability is the result of the existence of saturable, medium affinity metal binding sites on the concretions. In addition different metals may compete for the same sites so that some metals will be accumulated preferentially over others.

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  1. Department of Histopathology, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, DuCane Road, W12 OHS, London, England

    N. G. Carmichael & S. C. Bondy

  2. Laboratory of Behavioural and Neurological Toxicology, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, P.O. Box 12233, 27709, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA

    N. G. Carmichael & S. C. Bondy

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Carmichael, N.G., Bondy, S.C. Specific metal binding sites on calcified concretions in epithelial cells of the clam kidney. Experientia 37, 752–753 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01967961

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