OrbiSIMS imaging identifies molecular constituents of the perialgal vacuole membrane of Paramecium bursaria with symbiotic Chlorella variabilis.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b03571
Abstract: The protist (mostly single-celled organisms), Paramecium bursaria, forms an intracellular symbiotic relationship with the single-celled algae, Chlorella variabilis; where P. bursaria provides nutrients (i.e. Ca2+, Mg2+ and K+), carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and protection from… read more here.
Keywords: chlorella variabilis; vacuole membrane; membrane; paramecium bursaria ... See more keywords
Toxic Effects of Copper Nanoparticles on Paramecium bursaria–Chlorella Symbiotic System
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.834208
Abstract: Although many reports have demonstrated that nanoparticles can have a negative effect on aquatic organisms, the toxic effects on symbiotic organisms remain poorly understood. The present study conducts ultrastructure, enzyme activity, and transcriptomics to assess… read more here.
Keywords: chlorella symbiotic; bursaria chlorella; paramecium bursaria; toxic effects ... See more keywords
Establishment of an unfed strain of Paramecium bursaria and analysis of associated bacterial communities controlling its proliferation
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1036372
Abstract: The ciliate Paramecium bursaria harbors several hundred symbiotic algae in its cell and is widely used as an experimental model for studying symbiosis between eukaryotic cells. Currently, various types of bacteria and eukaryotic microorganisms are… read more here.
Keywords: paramecium bursaria; cultivation conditions; unfed strains; proliferation ... See more keywords
Paramecium bursaria as a Potential Tool for Evaluation of Microplastics Toxicity
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DOI: 10.3390/biology11121852
Abstract: Simple Summary Various multicellular animals are currently used as tools for the toxicological assessment of tiny plastic wastes (i.e., microplastics) in aquatic systems. Here, we present Paramecium bursaria as a promising unicellular alternative for evaluating… read more here.
Keywords: paramecium bursaria; tool; toxicological assessment; toxicity ... See more keywords
Genetic Diversity of Symbiotic Green Algae of Paramecium bursaria Syngens Originating from Distant Geographical Locations
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DOI: 10.3390/plants10030609
Abstract: Paramecium bursaria (Ehrenberg 1831) is a ciliate species living in a symbiotic relationship with green algae. The aim of the study was to identify green algal symbionts of P. bursaria originating from distant geographical locations… read more here.
Keywords: paramecium bursaria; distant geographical; green algae; originating distant ... See more keywords