Cytochrome-free Mitochondria of an Anaerobic Protozoan--Blastocystis Hominis

Overview

Journal J Protozool

Specialties Microbiology
Parasitology

Date 1986 Feb 1

PMID 3959009

Citations 17

Authors

C H Zierdt

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Abstract

Isolated mitochondria of the anaerobic protozoan Blastocystis hominis were subjected to spectral analysis, color, catalase, and peroxidase tests and found to be completely negative for cytochrome enzymes, catalase, and peroxide. Based on the absence of cytochrome enzymes, the possible evolution of B. hominis mitochondria from anaerobic bacteria is postulated.

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