Genetic characterization of Tetrahymena thermophila mutants unable to secrete capsules.

doi:10.1002/dvg.1020130210

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Genetic characterization of Tetrahymena thermophila mutants unable to secrete capsules.

Developmental genetics - 1 Jan 1992

Gutiérrez J C, Orias E

Abstract excerpt

Under appropriate conditions, Alcian Blue-induced exocytosis of Tetrahymena mucocysts leads to formation of a capsule that surrounds the cell. This phenomenon is an example of regulated secretion, a mechanism of fundamental significance in eukaryotic cells. In order to dissect genetically the mec...

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Animals
Chromosome Deletion
Crosses, Genetic
Genes, Recessive
Genetic Complementation Test
Mucins
Mutation
Tetrahymena thermophila

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