Ultrastructural localisation of carbohydrates in four myxosporean parasites

The existence and localisation of carbohydrates in four myxosporean parasites was investigated at transmission electron microscope, using lectin histochemistry techniques. The Myxosporea studied showed different lectin binding patterns. N-acetylglucosamine or its polymers were predominant in the val...

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Main Authors: Muñoz P., Sitjá-Bobadilla A., Álvarez-Pellitero P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2000-09-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2000073185