Formation of (1----2) -linked beta-D-mannopyranan by Leishmania mexicana amazonensis: relationship with certain Crithidia and Herpetomonas species

Previato, J.O.; Xavier, M.T.; Brazil, R.P.; Gorin, P.A.; Mendonça-Previato, L.

Journal of Parasitology 70(3): 449-450

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-3395
PMID: 6491853
Document Number: 223988
The formation of (1->2)-linked beta -D-mannopyranan by promastigote forms of L. mexicana amazonensis is reported. The use of cell polysaccharides in studies on the phylogeny of the Trypanosomatidae is discussed.

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