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. 1976 Oct 12;50(3):245-50.
doi: 10.1007/BF02462969.

Microfilaments in Naegleria fowleri amoebae

A J Lastovica

Microfilaments in Naegleria fowleri amoebae

A J Lastovica. Z Parasitenkd. .

Abstract

Examination by electron microscopy has revealed 2 types of microfilament in the cytoplasm of 3 strains of axenically grown Naegleria fowleri amoebae. Thin, actin-like microfilaments 5-7 nm in diameter are randomly oriented in the nonmotile amoebae, and are concentrated near the plasma membrane. In the actively motile amoebae these microfilaments aggregate to form colateral bundles in close proximity to the plasma membrane. Thick, myosin-like microfilaments 17-19 nm in diameter also occur in the amoebae cytoplasm. The significance of these 2 kinds of microfilament in amoeboid motion is discussed.

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