Protein Import into the Endosymbiotic Organelles of Apicomplexan Parasites.

ABSTRACT: : The organelles of endosymbiotic origin, plastids, and mitochondria, evolved through the serial acquisition of endosymbionts by a host cell. These events were accompanied by gene transfer from the symbionts to the host, resulting in most of the organellar proteins being encoded in the cell nuclear genome and trafficked into the organelle via a series of translocation complexes. Much of what is known about organelle protein translocation mechanisms is based on studies performed in common model organisms; e.g., yeast and humans or Arabidopsis. However, studies performed in divergent organisms are gradually accumulating. These studies provide insights into universally conserved traits, while discovering traits that are specific to organisms or clades. Apicomplexan parasites fea

SUBMITTER: Mallo N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6115763 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature