Abstract
A general mechanism for calcification in biological systems is outlined which consists of organization of macromolecules and simultaneous or subsequent binding of alkali cations (principally Ca 2+) by the molecules to create compartments with higher pH values than the bulk phase of the solution. The higher pH value in this microcompartment would raise the concentration of PO 4 3− and OH − to an extent sufficient to induce their precipitation with Ca 2+.
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