A deep-etch study of the cytoskeleton of Giardia duodenalis.

abstract：:SaOS-2 cell line presents osteoblastic characteristics which can be modulated by specific agonists involving also phosphoinositide breakdown. In order to determine whether SaOS-2 cells display a phosphoinositide signalling system not only at the cytosol-cell membrane level but also, as recently reported for other cell...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Maraldi NM,Zini N,Santi S,Bavelloni A,Valmori A,Marmiroli S,Ognibene A

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND INFORMATION:ROS (reactive oxygen species) as well as components of the antioxidant redox systems may act as signals. To link acute environmental change with gene expression, changes in ROS and GSH/GSSG (reduced/oxidized glutathione) level were measured upon acute changes in temperature or oxygen availability...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Becker D,Brinkmann BF,Zeis B,Paul RJ

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interactions of cells with the extracellular matrix are essential for the control of tissue remodelling, cell migration, and embryogenesis. At the cell-extracellular matrix contact points, specialized structures are formed and termed focal adhesions, where transmembrane adhesion receptors provide a structural link bet...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Petit V,Thiery JP

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND INFORMATION:PrAO (primary amine oxidase), also known as SSAO (semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase)/VAP-1 (vascular adhesion protein-1), is an enzyme (EC 1.4.3.21) that is highly expressed in blood vessels and participates in many cell processes, including glucose handling or inflammatory leucocyte recruitm...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Solé M,Unzeta M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND INFORMATION:Claudin-1 (CLDN1) is a four-span transmembrane protein localised at cell-cell tight junctions (TJs), playing an important role in epithelial impermeability and tissue homoeostasis under physiological conditions. Moreover, CLDN1 expression is up-regulated in several cancers, and the level of CLDN1...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Clément CMH,Deffieu MS,Dorobantu CM,Baumert TF,Ayala-Nunez NV,Mély Y,Ronde P,Gaudin R

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using gold labelled neoglycoproteins containing either alpha-D-glucose, N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosamine, alpha-D-mannose, 6-phospho-alpha-D-mannose, and alpha-L-fucose (BSA), we investigated their intranuclear binding sites in the TG human cell line. Although gold-labelled BSA did not give any noticeable labelling, the pr...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Bourgeois CA,Monsigny M

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of viral RNA molecules in HeLa cells infected with adenovirus type 5 (Ad5) was determined by in situ hybridization at the ultrastructural level at an intermediate stage of nuclear transformation, when viral DNA synthetic activities were maximal but progeny viruses were still sparse. Transcription site...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Puvion-Dutilleul F,Puvion E

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND INFORMATION:There have been several studies to understand the influence of stiffness of the culture substrates for different types of adherent cells. It is generally accepted that cell proliferation, spreading and focal adhesions increase with higher matrix stiffness. However, what remains unclear is whether...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Cabriales L,Hautefeuille M,Vázquez-Victorio G,Martinez-Pastor D,Carretero-Ortega J,Jiménez-Escobar A,Macias-Silva M

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ultrastructural morphology of Pneumocystis carinii obtained from nonimmunosuppressed rabbit is described in details. Golgi complex and primary lysosomes of P carinii are described here for the first time. They are easily revealed by the zinc iodide-osmium tetroxide cytochemical reagent. Thiamine pyrophosphatase an...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Palluault F,Dei-Cas E,Slomianny C,Soulez B,Camus D

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell nuclei may contain significant quantities of the metals Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, since they are present in the nucleo-enzymes and/or nucleic acids. These metals have been detected by X-ray microanalysis in situ in dinoflagellates (Kearns et al). Aluminum was only detected in cell nuclei in cases of natural or provoked int...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Quintana C,Olmedilla A,Antoine N,Ollacarizqueta A

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND INFORMATION:The endometrial epithelial cell membrane is a key interface in female reproductive biology. Steroid hormones play a predominant role in cyclic changes which occur at this interface during the female menstrual cycle. Specific changes in the morphology of the endometrial epithelial cell surface bec...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Francis LW,Lewis PD,Gonzalez D,Ryder TA,Webb G,Joels LA,White JO,Wright CJ,Conlan RS

更新日期：2009-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Since almost two decades, it is known that progesterone is responsible of the release of the prophase I arrest of amphibian oocytes and leads to the activation of the universal MPF, through a puzzling transduction pathway. It involves negative regulation of the cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) and synthesis of new ...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Karaiskou A,Dupré A,Haccard O,Jessus C

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In cold-stressed oocytes of Pleurodeles waltl, lampbrush chromosome lateral loops exhibited important structural modifications which were visualized under light microscopy. Electron microscopy study revealed that the RNP particles associated with growing transcripts in the matrix of these loops were 15 nm at 8 degrees...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： N'Da E,Bonnanfant-Jais ML,Moreau N,Angelier N

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND INFORMATION:Caspases are cysteine proteases that mediate apoptosis (programmed cell death) initiation and execution. Apoptosis is a conserved mechanism shared by all metazoans, although its physiological function and complexity show considerable taxon-dependent variations. To gain insight into the caspase re...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Weill M,Philips A,Chourrout D,Fort P

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of the tubulin post-translational modification, polyglycylation, in stable microtubular structures was investigated during morphogenesis in two ciliates, Paramecium and Frontonia atra, belonging to the Epiplasmata group. This analysis was carried out by means of immunofluorescence and post-embedding imm...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Iftode F,Clérot JC,Levilliers N,Bré MH

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have identified and characterized a membrane glycoprotein located at the apical plasma membrane of adult human colon epithelial cells, by the use of the monoclonal antibody technique in combination with immunocytochemical and biochemical methods. Analysis of membranes extracted with Triton X-114 and treated with sp...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Le Bivic A,Hirn M,Reggio H

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ciliated protozoan Paramecium harbours a particularly large diversity of microtubule networks, ranging from the elaborate and stable ciliary axonemes and basal bodies to very dynamic cytoplasmic, cortical or intranuclear arrays. Their organization and individual cycle of assembly/disassembly are well known and ext...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Dupuis-Williams P,Klotz C,Mazarguil H,Beisson J

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The activity and the tissue distribution of the oxygen radical producing enzyme xanthine oxidoreductase (XOR) were measured in the digestive gland of the common marine mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis Lmk along an annual cycle. No xanthine oxidase (XOX) activity could be measured, the enzyme only displaying xanthine d...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Cancio I,Cajaraville MP

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The isolation, characterization, and expression of a novel cDNA encoding a Trypanosoma cruzi polypeptide (TcAc2), homologous to various small stress proteins and glutathione S-transferases, are described. The deduced amino-acid sequence revealed two domains sharing 27% identity and an additional 27% similarity to each...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Schöneck R,Plumas-Marty B,Taibi A,Billaut-Mulot O,Loyens M,Gras-Masse H,Capron A,Ouaissi A

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arabinoxylans were localised by immunocytochemistry using polyclonal antibodies in the cell walls of the apical internode of maize after degradation in the rumen. In order to understand the significance of arabinoxylan in digestibility property, two lines of maize differing in digestibility were used. Wide variations ...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Migné C,Prensier G,Cornu A,Grenet E

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flow cytometry has important advantages over conventional techniques. It is rapid, highly sensitive and allows multi-parametric analysis and cell sorting. Potential exists for the measurement of many cell functions by flow cytometry. The technique can be used to determine cell viability, intracellular calcium and pH, ...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Maftah A,Huet O,Gallet PF,Ratinaud MH

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND INFORMATION:TSPO (translocator protein), previously known as PBR (peripheral-type benzodiazepine receptor), is a ubiquitous 18 kDa transmembrane protein that participates in diverse cell functions. High-affinity TSPO ligands are best known for their ability to stimulate cholesterol transport in organs synthe...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Ostuni MA,Tumilasci OR,Péranzi G,Cardoso EM,Contreras LN,Arregger AL,Papadopoulos V,Lacapere JJ

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vertebrate embryos are able to reconstitute the body plan when early blastomeres are deleted, but it is not known whether this is accomplished by cells local to the lesion or by a readjustment of the entire pattern of the embryo. We distinguished between these two possibilities by studying which embryonic cells change...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Gallagher BC,Moody SA

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extensive developmentally programmed DNA rearrangements, including thousands of internal deletions, occur in the differentiating somatic macronucleus in Tetrahymena thermophila. Some deletion systems involve the use of multiple alternative deletion sites. We report here the cloning and the sequences of three new alter...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Chau MF,Orias E

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multidrug-resistant (MDR) variants of a human osteosarcoma cell line (U-2 OS) have been recently obtained by continuous exposure to doxorubicin (DX). The growth and phenotypic characteristics of these cell lines have been demonstrated to be related to the level of expression of P-glycoprotein. In this work, the morpho...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Zini N,Scotlandi K,Baldini N,Nini G,Sabatelli P,Maraldi N

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Variant surface glycoprotein (VSG) of Trypanosoma brucei brucei AnTat 1.1 was released by means of the procedure described by Baltz et al. ([1976], Ann. Immunol. [Inst. Pasteur] 127C, 761-774). The concanavalin-A chromatography yielded 3 VSG fractions according to the addition, in the elution buffer, of alpha-methyl-D...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Boutignon F,Hublart M,Gomes V,Mendonca-Previato L,Tetaert D,Huet-Duvillier G,Degand P

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Detergent permeabilized Euplotes eurystomus (a fresh water hypotrichous ciliate) was reacted with monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies specific for either detyrosinated or tyrosinated alpha-tubulin (Glu- or Tyr-tubulin). The isolated cytoskeleton-nuclear complex was examined by Western immunoblotting and by immunofluo...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Olins DE,Olins AL,Robert-Nicoud M,Jovin TM,Wehland J,Weber K

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An interaction between human poly(A)-binding protein (PABP) et human eRF3 has been demonstrated using a double-hybrid approach and in vitro assays. Here, we show that the binding of both proteins is conserved through evolution. We also demonstrate that the last 39 C-terminal amino acids of PABP contain the interface t...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Cosson B,Berkova N,Couturier A,Chabelskaya S,Philippe M,Zhouravleva G

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND INFORMATION:Cortactin contributes to growth cone morphogenesis by forming with dynamin, ring-shaped complexes that mechanically bundle and stabilise F-actin. However, the regulatory mechanism of cortactin action is poorly understood. RESULTS:Immunofluorescence microscopy revealed that protein kinase C (PKC)...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Yamada H,Kikuchi T,Masumoto T,Wei FY,Abe T,Takeda T,Nishiki T,Tomizawa K,Watanabe M,Matsui H,Takei K

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of triiodothyronine (T3) on avian myoblast proliferation and differentiation was studied in secondary cultures using plating densities of 2,500 and 7,000 cells/cm2. Culture media were depleted of T3 (control myoblasts) and increasing amounts were then added to concentrations of 0.6, 3 and 15 nM T3 (treat...

journal_title：Biology of the cell

authors： Marchal S,Cassar-Malek I,Pons F,Wrutniak C,Cabello G

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00