Behari J, Andrabi W H
Biomaterials. 1981 Jan;2(1):23-7. doi: 10.1016/0142-9612(81)90083-1.
The characteristics of PN junction in bone are investigated. Collagen (N type) and apatite (P type) complex are supposed to form this junction and their behaviour for reverse and forward bias is examined. It is suggested that mucopolysaccharides play an important role in controlling junction characteristics. There is found to be generation of photocurrent in response to infrared light; while ultra-violet light produces a permanent change in its behaviour. Magnetic field is found to enhance the optical response of the junction.
研究了骨中PN结的特性。认为胶原蛋白（N型）和磷灰石（P型）复合物形成了该结，并研究了它们在反向和正向偏压下的行为。结果表明，粘多糖在控制结特性方面起着重要作用。发现该结在红外光照射下会产生光电流；而紫外光会使其行为发生永久性变化。还发现磁场会增强该结的光学响应。
