| Literature DB >> 891767 |
I R Tizard, W L Holmes, D A York, A Mellors.
Abstract
The hemolytic activity of Trypanosoma congolense appears to be due to the presence of free fatty acids generated by the action of phospholipase A on endogenous phosphatidyl choline. Some lysolecithin also contributes to the lytic activity. Trypanosoma lewisi, being devoid of phospholipase A, does not generate free fatty acids and is therefore non-hemolytic.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID: 891767 DOI: 10.1007/bf01951271
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Experientia ISSN: 0014-4754