Trypanosoma cruzi epimastigotes are able to store and mobilize high amounts of cholesterol in reservosome lipid inclusions.

Reservosomes are lysosome-related organelles found in Trypanosoma cruzi epimastigotes. They represent the last step in epimastigote endocytic route, accumulating a set of proteins and enzymes related to protein digestion and lipid metabolism. The reservosome matrix contains planar membranes, vesicle...

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Main Authors: Miria G Pereira, Ernesto S Nakayasu, Celso Sant'Anna, Nuccia N T De Cicco, Georgia C Atella, Wanderley de Souza, Igor C Almeida, Narcisa Cunha-e-Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3144899?pdf=render