Energy-dispersive X-ray microanalysis of membrane-associated inclusions in hydrogenosomes isolated from Trichomonas vaginalis.
Energy-dispersive X-ray microprobe analysis of electron-dense inclusions in hydrogenosomes isolated from the aerotolerant anaerobic protozoal human parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, Bushby strain, indicated the presence of high levels of Mg, P and Ca. This suggested that divalent cation (e.g. Ca2+ or Mg2+) accumulation by hydrogenosomes may be important in the regulation of intracellular ion concentrations.
D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D004577:Electron Probe Microanalysis; D002479:Inclusion Bodies / Q000378:metabolism; D010710:Phosphates / Q000378:metabolism; D014246:Trichomonas vaginalis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure*
D010710:Phosphates; D002118:Calcium