Abstract
The attachment of Trichomonas vaginalis to glass surfaces was studied in the presence of cytochalasin B, colchicine and vinblastine. Marked inhibition of adhesion was noted with high concentrations of cytochalasin B. Colchicine and vinblastine were without effect. These findings suggest that Trichomonas vaginalis adhesion is at least partially mediated by the extension of cellular probes, due to the action of cytochalasin-sensitive microfilaments.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 57-61 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | International Journal for Parasitology |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1975 |
Keywords
- cellular projections
- colchicine
- cytochalasin B
- intracellular microfilaments
- intracellular microtubules
- substrate adhesion
- Trichomonas vaginalis
- vinblastine
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases