Effects of altered gravity induced by clinorotation on the cholinesterase activity of the non-sentient model Paramecium primaurelia (Protozoa)

Compounds known as chemical mediators, including acetylcholine, have been found not only in humans and animals, but also in living organisms, like protozoa, which lack nervous system. In Paramecium primaurelia has been described a cholinergic system, which is proven to play an important role in cell...

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Main Authors: Francesca Sardi, Martina Rossi, Sara Ferrando, Maria Angela Masini, Federico Biggi, Andrea Amaroli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Biological Research
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Online Access:https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/jbr/article/view/7034