Detergent-extracted models for the study of cilia or flagella.
Methods for using non-ionic detergents to produce demembranated and reactivated cilia and flagella are described in detail. Demembranated and reactivated cell models are useful as a research tool for studying motility function in flagella and cilia. When the plasma membrane is removed, the factors regulating motility can be studied under standardized experimental conditions that otherwise would be impossible. Practical insight is provided to understand the important factors in producing stable reactivated models. In addition, several useful variations of the method are presented for different types of mammalian and non-mammalian flagellar and ciliary systems.
Lindemann
Charles B
CB
Department of Biological Sciences, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA.
Lesich
Kathleen A
KA
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002696:Chlamydomonas / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology; D002923:Cilia / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D003902:Detergents / Q000737:chemistry*; D004398:Dyneins / Q000235:genetics; D005407:Flagella / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008954:Models, Biological; D013081:Sperm Motility
D003902:Detergents; D004398:Dyneins