Fluorescence-activated cell sorting-derived clones of Babesia bigemina show karyotype polymorphism
- PMID: 8202447
- DOI: 10.1007/BF00933775
Fluorescence-activated cell sorting-derived clones of Babesia bigemina show karyotype polymorphism
Abstract
Use of the fluorescence-activated cell sorter proved to be an accurate and highly efficient means for cloning Babesia parasites. These qualities were examined by separating a mixed population of Babesia-infected bovine erythrocytes composed of two isolates with different karyotypes. Direct evidence of polymorphism was detected during comparison of the resultant clones.