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Title: The most abundant cyst wall proteins of Acanthamoeba castellanii are lectins that bind cellulose and localize to distinct structures in developing and mature cyst walls

Journal Article · · PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases (Online)

Research Organization:
Univ. of Georgia, Athens, GA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0015662
OSTI ID:
1523331
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1513052; OSTI ID: 1612321
Journal Information:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases (Online), Journal Name: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases (Online) Vol. 13 Journal Issue: 5; ISSN 1935-2735
Publisher:
Public Library of ScienceCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 19 works
Citation information provided by
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