Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6292423 | Experimental Parasitology | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The results suggest that ABS is probably not the only source of gal-terminated ligands necessary for high levels of encystment in 47% LG. While serum may provide a source of ligands which enhance the levels of encystment initially, other gal-terminated ligands possibly released by the encysting cells are still required for the completion of the encystment process and the formation of mature cysts. In addition, the gal-terminated ligands necessary for encystment efficiency may be adsorbed onto the glass surface of culture tubes and aid the initial aggregation process, as well as be involved in cell signaling during the encystment process.
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Authors
N.A. Turner, D. Eichinger,