Marti, M. and Hehl, A. B. (2003) Encystation-specific vesicles in Giardia: a primordial Golgi or just another secretory compartment? Trends in Parasitology, 19(10), pp. 440-446. (doi: 10.1016/S1471-4922(03)00201-0) (PMID:14519581)
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Abstract
Giardia intestinalis is better known to cause diarrheal disease than to be the object of basic research in cell biology. However, this is about to change: the unique biology of this parasite and a genome project combine to earn this amitochondriate a place among the better-known model organisms. One consequence of its phylogenetic status is that Giardia has at the same time highly specialized traits, and basic features such as an apparently Golgi-less secretory system. This article discusses the unique nature of the Giardia secretory system and implications of novel insights in the context of eukaryotic endomembrane organization and evolution.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Marti, Professor Matthias |
Authors: | Marti, M., and Hehl, A. B. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity |
Journal Name: | Trends in Parasitology |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
ISSN: | 1471-4922 |
ISSN (Online): | 1471-5007 |
Published Online: | 14 August 2003 |
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