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polar tube

A highly specialized structure unique to microsporidia that is required for host cell invasion. In the spore, the polar tube is connected at the… 
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Highly Cited
2017
Highly Cited
2017
The role of microsporidian polar tube protein 4 (PTP4) in host cell infection
Microsporidia have been identified as pathogens that have important effects on our health, food security and economy. A key to… 
Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
SWP5, a Spore Wall Protein, Interacts with Polar Tube Proteins in the Parasitic Microsporidian Nosema bombycis
ABSTRACT Microsporidia are a group of eukaryotic intracellular parasites that infect almost all vertebrates and invertebrates… 
2011
2011
Hepatospora eriocheir (Wang and Chen, 2007) gen. et comb. nov. infecting invasive Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinensis) in Europe.
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Glycosylation of the Major Polar Tube Protein of Encephalitozoon hellem, a Microsporidian Parasite That Infects Humans
ABSTRACT The microsporidia are ubiquitous, obligate intracellular eukaryotic spore-forming parasites infecting a wide range of… 
2002
2002
Brachiola algerae Spore Membrane Systems, their Activity During Extrusion, and a New Structural Entity, the Multilayered Interlaced Network, Associated with the Polar Tube and the Sporoplasm
Abstract The microsporidial genus, Brachiola, contains three species: the type species Brachiola vesicularum (identified from an… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Microsporidian Invasion Apparatus: Identification of a Novel Polar Tube Protein and Evidence for Clustering ofptp1 and ptp2 Genes in ThreeEncephalitozoon Species
ABSTRACT Microsporidia are unicellular eukaryotes occuring as obligate intracellular parasites which produce resistant spores. A… 
2001
2001
Genotyping Encephalitozoon hellemIsolates by Analysis of the Polar Tube Protein Gene
ABSTRACT To develop an alternative genotyping tool, the genetic diversity ofEncephalitozoon hellem was examined at the polar tube… 
Review
1998
Review
1998
Characterization and function of the microsporidian polar tube: a review.
Microsporidia are eukaryotic, obligate intracellular organisms defined by their small spores containing a single polar tube that… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
On proteins of the microsporidian invasive apparatus: complete sequence of a polar tube protein of Encephalitozoon cuniculi
The microsporidian Encephalitozoon cuniculi is an obligate intracellular parasite that can cause opportunistic infections in AIDS… 
1996
1996
Identification of a Microsporidian Polar Tube Protein Reactive Monoclonal Antibody
ABSTRACT. The microsporidia are characterized by spores containing a single polar tube that coils around the sporoplasm. When… 
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