title: Nitrogen-deficient microalgae are rich in cell-surface mannose: potential implications for prey biorecognition by phagotrophic protozoa.
abstract: Flow cytometry was used to quantify the abundance of mannose-linked glycoconjugates on microalgae precultured using low- or high-nitrate media. Nitrogen-deficient microalgae were richer in cell-surface mannose than nitrogen-sufficient. Findings are discussed in view of recent research which reveals mannose-specific 'feeding receptors' assist prey biorecognition by phagotrophic protozoa that ingest microalgae.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Life Science, School of Medicine, Swansea University , Singleton Park, SA2 8PP , UK.
authors.forename: Claire M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Martel
keywords: biorecognition; mannose; microalgae; phagotrophic protozoa
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