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Apicomplexans: A conoid ring unites them all

Apicomplexan parasites are defined by complex apical structures, which are necessary for interaction with incredibly diverse host cells. Two studies now amend a long-standing paradigm by showing conservation of an essential ring structure in the entire phylum.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Guizetti, Julien, Frischknecht, Friedrich
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7951970/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33705378
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3001105
Descripción
Sumario:Apicomplexan parasites are defined by complex apical structures, which are necessary for interaction with incredibly diverse host cells. Two studies now amend a long-standing paradigm by showing conservation of an essential ring structure in the entire phylum.