Demonstration of Acid Phosphatase in Eimeria spp. Partial Characterization of the Enzyme in E. vermiformis,

JAMES E. HOSEK, KENNETH S. TODD, MARK S. KUHLENSCHMIDT

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Abstract

Sporozoite extracts of E. vermiformis, E. stiedai, and E. tenella are rich in acid phosphatase activity. They contain specific enzyme activities equal to or greater than those reported for other highly virulent protozoan parasites. The absolute amount of enzyme activity per oocyst dramatically increases during sporulation of E. stiedai and E. vermiformis. Partial characterization of the acid phosphatase activity of E. vermiformis indicates that sporozoites account for greater than 92% of the total activity in sporubted oocysts, that the enzyme is resistant to inhibition by tartrate, and that it can be separated into two forms by anion exchange chroma‐tography.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)531-532
Number of pages2
JournalThe Journal of Protozoology
Volume35
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1988

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Parasitology

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