Spontaneously released Plasmodium falciparum merozoites from culture possess glycoproteins.
Using metabolic labeling techniques with either radioactive glucosamine or various sugars in synchronous Plasmodium falciparum cultures it was proven that merozoites isolated from such cultures possess glycoproteins. Biosynthesis and processing of these glycoproteins were investigated.
D000818:Animals; D002250:Carbon Radioisotopes; D003470:Culture Media; D004591:Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel; D005944:Glucosamine; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000032:analysis*; D008970:Molecular Weight; D010963:Plasmodium falciparum / Q000032:analysis*
D002250:Carbon Radioisotopes; D003470:Culture Media; D006023:Glycoproteins; D005944:Glucosamine