The cell surface of Trypanosoma cruzi

The cell surface of trypanosomatids is formed by the plasma membrane and a layer of sub-pellicular microtubules which are connected to the plasma membrane. The plasma membrane is composed by proteins, lipids and carbohydrates which form the glycocalix. In this paper we will review briefly aspects re...

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Main Authors: Wanderley de Souza, Thais Souto-Padrón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 1984-01-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761984000500003