Surface projections and internal structure of Chlamydia psittaci. 1978

G V Stokes

The outermost surface of the small infectious forms of Chlamydia psittaci contain geometrically arranged spikes distributed over approximately 50% of the bacterial surface. The spikes are located opposite the concave side of an electron-dense crescent-shaped chlamydial core.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D002460 Cell Line Established cell cultures that have the potential to propagate indefinitely. Cell Lines,Line, Cell,Lines, Cell
D002462 Cell Membrane The lipid- and protein-containing, selectively permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Plasma Membrane,Cytoplasmic Membrane,Cell Membranes,Cytoplasmic Membranes,Membrane, Cell,Membrane, Cytoplasmic,Membrane, Plasma,Membranes, Cell,Membranes, Cytoplasmic,Membranes, Plasma,Plasma Membranes
D002691 Chlamydophila psittaci A genus of CHLAMYDOPHILA infecting primarily birds. It contains eight known serovars, some of which infect more than one type of host, including humans. Chlamydia psittaci

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