Lektiinitee
Lektiinitee is a fictional mineral-like phase proposed in speculative materials science to illustrate bio-inspired mineralization that incorporates lectin-like biomolecules into a solid lattice. The name combines lectin, a class of proteins that bind carbohydrates, with the -ite suffix common in mineral nomenclature.
In the imagined framework, lektiinitee forms through biomineralization processes in which lectin-inspired peptides are integrated into
Properties are described as having a layered or monoclinic-like habit, soft to moderately hard on the Mohs
Occurrence and discovery: no natural specimens are documented; lektiinitee appears in theoretical models and science fiction
Synthesis and research potential: in hypothetical laboratories, researchers suggest embedding lectin-like molecules into inorganic matrices via
Safety and regulatory considerations: as a fictional concept, concrete safety assessments are not defined; in speculative