Electronic Resource
Springer
Parasitology research
50 (1976), S. 245-250
ISSN:
1432-1955
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Medicine
Notes:
Summary Examination by electron microscopy has revealed 2 types of microfilament in the cytoplasm of 3 strains of axenically grownNaegleria fowleri amoebae. Thin, actin-like microfilaments 5–7 nm in diameter are randomly oriented in the nonmotile amoebae, and are concentrated near the plasma membrane. In the actively motile amoebae these microfilaments aggregate to form colateral bundles in close proximity to the plasma membrane. Thick, myosin-like microfilaments 17–19 nm in diameter also occur in the amoebae cytoplasm. The significance of these 2 kinds of microfilament in amoeboid motion is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02462969
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