The Entamoeba histolytica mitochondrion-derived organelle (crypton) contains double-stranded DNA and appears to be bound by a double membrane

Infect Immun. 2000 Jul;68(7):4319-22. doi: 10.1128/IAI.68.7.4319-4322.2000.

Abstract

Amebae have an Hsp60-associated, mitochondrion-derived organelle (crypton). In this study, the crypton was stained with multiple DNA-binding fluorochromes and a monoclonal anti-double-stranded DNA antibody. Transmission microscopy of partially purified cryptons revealed organelles bound by a double membrane.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • DNA, Protozoan / metabolism*
  • Entamoeba histolytica / metabolism*
  • Entamoeba histolytica / ultrastructure*
  • Intracellular Membranes / ultrastructure
  • Microscopy, Confocal
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Mitochondria / metabolism
  • Mitochondria / ultrastructure
  • Organelles / metabolism*
  • Organelles / ultrastructure*

Substances

  • DNA, Protozoan