Blepharmone: a conjugation-inducing glycoprotein in the ciliate blepharisma.
Gamone 1 of Blepharisma intermedium was isolated, identified as a slightly basic glycoprotein (mizoleclular weight, 2 x 10(5)), and designated as blepharmnone. At the concentration of 6 x 10(-8) milligram per milliliter, it specifically transforms matinig type 2 cells, so that they can conjugate in about 2 hours.
D001681:Biological Assay; D002852:Chromatography, Ion Exchange; D016798:Ciliophora / Q000032:analysis* / Q000187:drug effects; D003227:Conjugation, Genetic / Q000187:drug effects; D004591:Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000494:pharmacology; D007525:Isoelectric Focusing; D008970:Molecular Weight
D006023:Glycoproteins