Abstract
Reservosomes are endocytic organelles from Trypanosoma cruzi epimastigotes that store proteins and lipids for future use. The lack of molecular markers for the compartments of this parasite makes it difficult to clarify all reservosome functions, as they present characteristics of pre-lysosomes, lysosomes and recycling compartments.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antigens, Protozoan / metabolism
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Cell Compartmentation / physiology
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Cysteine Endopeptidases / metabolism
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Endocytosis / physiology*
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Organelles / physiology*
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Organelles / ultrastructure
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Protozoan Proteins
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Trypanosoma cruzi / physiology*
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Trypanosoma cruzi / ultrastructure
Substances
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Antigens, Protozoan
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Protozoan Proteins
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Cysteine Endopeptidases
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cruzipain