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Plastid–endomembrane connections in apicomplexan parasites.

Authors :
Boucher, Michael J.
Yeh, Ellen
Source :
PLoS Pathogens. 6/13/2019, Vol. 15 Issue 6, p1-9. 9p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article highlights the connection between Plastid–endomembrane in apicomplexan parasites. Topics discussed apicoplast is a nonphotosynthetic plastid found in most apicomplexan parasites, including Toxoplasma gondii and Plasmodium spp.; mentions the relation between apicoplast and endomembrane system; and highlights the role of Autophagy machinery and phosphoinositides in apicoplast segregation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15537366
Volume :
15
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS Pathogens
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
136952537
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1007661