Axonemal dynein from Tetrahymena.
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Axonemal dynein from Tetrahymena cilia can be separated on a sucrose gradient into two fractions, at least one of which appears to be polymorphic. We have been using immuno-electron microscopy in order to try and locate the different types of dynein molecules within the axonemal structure.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of cell science. Supplement
دوره 14 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991