Unravelling the kinetoplastid paraflagellar rod

Authors
Maga, JA LeBowitz, JH
Citation
Ja. Maga et Jh. Lebowitz, Unravelling the kinetoplastid paraflagellar rod, TR CELL BIO, 9(10), 1999, pp. 409-413
Citations number
43
Categorie Soggetti
Cell & Developmental Biology
Journal title
TRENDS IN CELL BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09628924 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
10
Year of publication
1999
Pages
409 - 413
Database
ISI
SICI code
0962-8924(199910)9:10<409:UTKPR>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
Researchers who study human pathogens are often interested in unique and es sential aspects of the biology of the pathogen. Recent progress has been ma de in understanding such a target in kinetoplastid parasites. The paraflage llar rod is a unique cytoskeletal structure that plays a key role in the li fe-cycle of these fascinating organisms. This review discusses the protein components and structure of the paraflagellar rod and its function in cell motility.