ISSN:
1550-7408
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
SYNOPSIS. A method for the isolation of trichocysts and cilia from whole paramecia is given. Trichocysts, cilia, mitochondria, and other particulates have been identified in homogenates and their numbers in different centrifugal fractions determined. Four antigens extractable from one strain of Paramecium have been studied by gel-diffusion techniques: Antigen 1, heat-stable, derived from trichocysts; antigen 2, not associated with any cellular particulate in homogenates; antigen 3, obtained in large quantities from the mitochondria; antigen 4, the antigen correlated with serotype, is derived mainly from the cilia and probably from the body wall and having the properties of a protein.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1550-7408.1959.tb03932.x
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