Intracytoplasmic membrane configurations, vesicles and vesicular inclusions in Candida albicans.
Ultrastructural studies of Candida albicans in its invasive form obtained from oral lesions of patients with acute chronic candidosis, candidal infection on chorio-allantoic membrane of chick embryo, and of organisms grown artificially, have demonstrated the presence of an intracytoplasmic membrane system, vesicles and vesicular inclusions, in varying degrees. These variations appear to be attributed to the environment, cultural conditions and the age of the organism. Their origin, structure and distribution are described.
Rajasingham
K C
KC
Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, United Medical School, Guy's Hospital, University of London, Great Britain.
Challacombe
S J
SJ
D000818:Animals; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D002642:Chick Embryo; D002823:Chorion / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007425:Intracellular Membranes / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron