The Entamoeba histolytica mitochondrion-derived organelle (crypton) contains double-stranded DNA and appears to be bound by a double membrane.
Amebae have an Hsp60-associated, mitochondrion-derived organelle (crypton). In this study, the crypton was stained with multiple DNA-binding fluorochromes and a monoclonal anti-double-stranded DNA antibody. Transmission microscopy of partially purified cryptons revealed organelles bound by a double membrane.
Ghosh
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Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA.
Field
J
J
Rogers
R
R
Hickman
M
M
Samuelson
J
J
D000818:Animals; D016054:DNA, Protozoan / Q000378:metabolism*; D004748:Entamoeba histolytica / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D007425:Intracellular Membranes / Q000648:ultrastructure; D018613:Microscopy, Confocal; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008928:Mitochondria / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure; D015388:Organelles / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000648:ultrastructure*
D016054:DNA, Protozoan