Column chromatographic characterization of cytoplasmic proteins in Eimeria maxima oocysts from chickens
Ainsworth, A.J.; Pote, L.; Haney, J.; Brown, J.
American Journal of Veterinary Research 50(1): 173-175
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9645 PMID: 2521990 Document Number: 330516
Cytoplasmic proteins from unsporulated and sporulated Eimeria maxima oocysts were analyzed by gel-filtration column chromatography. Unsporulated oocysts were characterized as having 3 major cytoplasmic proteins and sporulated oocysts as having 5 major cytoplasmic proteins. Molecular weights ranged from 5 X 10(3) to 1.4 X 10(6). Larger molecular weight proteins were detected in sporulated and unsporulated oocysts, but were associated more with sporocysts of sporulated oocysts.