Novel Cell Biology of Emphasis Type="Italic"Tryp

Authors: W de Souza

Publish Date: 2003

Volume: , Issue: , Pages: 13-24

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Abstract

This paper reviews basic aspects of the cell biology of trypanosomatids with a special emphasis on results obtained with Trypanosoma cruzi The following structures are discussed a the various domains of the cell surface that can be identified using freezefracture and cytochemistry and the association of the plasma membrane with microtubules b the organization of the flagellum especially the paraflagellar rod c the structure of the nucleus and its behaviour during cell division d the kinetoplast and the replication of the kinetoplast DNA e the organization of the glycosome and the import of its proteins f the endocytic pathway emphasizing the role played by the cytostome and the reservosomes g the organization distribution and function of the acidocalcisomes

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