Cell Division in Apicomplexan Parasites Is Organized by a Homolog of the Striated Rootlet Fiber of Algal Flagella

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Title: Cell Division in Apicomplexan Parasites Is Organized by a Homolog of the Striated Rootlet Fiber of Algal Flagella
Authors: Francia, Maria E.1, Jordan, Carly N.1, Patel, Jay D.1, Sheiner, Lilach2, Demerly, Jessica L.2, Fellows, Justin D.1, de Leon, Jessica Cruz3, Morrissette, Naomi S.3, Dubremetz, Jean-François4, Striepen, Boris1,2 striepen@uga.edu
Source: PLoS Biology. Dec2012, Vol. 10 Issue 12, p1-14. 14p. 8 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram.
Subject Terms: *CELL division, *APICOMPLEXA, *FLAGELLA (Microbiology), *MICROTUBULE organizing centers (Cytology), *TOXOPLASMOSIS
Abstract: Apicomplexan parasites undergo cell division using an evolutionarily conserved mechanism first described in the positioning and assembly of flagella in algae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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ISSN:15449173
DOI:10.1371/journal.pbio.1001444
Published in:PLoS Biology
Language:English