Nitrogen-deficient microalgae are rich in cell-surface mannose: Potential implications for prey biorecognition by phagotrophic protozoa

Brazilian Journal of Microbiology

Volumn 40, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 86-89

  Martel, Claire M ^a  

^a SWANSEA UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Biorecognition; Mannose; Microalgae; Phagotrophic protozoa

Indexed keywords

PROTOZOA;

EID: 67149089303     PISSN: 15178382     EISSN: 16784405     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1590/S1517-83822009000100014     Document Type: Article

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