Inhibition of Physarum mitochondrial division by cytochalasin B

Kuroiwa, T.; Kuroiwa, H.

Experientia 36(2): 193-194

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0014-4754
PMID: 7371756
Document Number: 160400
The mitochondrial division of Physarum is inhibited by cytochalasin B. Dumbbell-shaped dividing mitochondria become spherical bodies by this inhibitor. These results suggest that contractile proteins are essential for the mitochondrial division.

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