glideosome
English
Etymology
glide + -o- + -some
Noun
glideosome (plural glideosomes)
- A dynamic complex that powers gliding motion and host cell invasion by Toxoplasma parasites.
- 2016 March 8, “Identification of Novel O-Linked Glycosylated Toxoplasma Proteins by Vicia villosa Lectin Chromatography”, in PLOS ONE, DOI::
- This defect was at least partially explained by the demonstration that the gliding associated protein GAP50 requires N-glycosylation for proper trafficking and association with glideosome partners.
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