Induction of Encystment in Acanthamoeba palestinensis. Factors Influencing Cyst Formation

M. LASMAN*, A. SHAFRAN

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Abstract

SYNOPSIS. The effect of osmotic pressure, different electrolytes and organic compounds on cyst formation in Acanthamoeba palestinensis has been tested. The optimal osmolarity for encystment was similar to that of the growth medium. Iso‐osmotic solutions of NaCl, KCl, MgCl2, CaCl2, glycine and sucrose led to maximum cyst formation. The involvement of various agents in the induction of encystment is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)489-491
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Eukaryotic Microbiology
Volume25
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1978

Keywords

  • Acanthamoeba palestinensis
  • anions
  • cations
  • encystment induction
  • nonelectrolytes
  • osmotic pressure
  • replacement media

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