Trypanosoma brucei: Difference between revisions
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Does it have any plasmids? Are they important to the organism's lifestyle? | Does it have any plasmids? Are they important to the organism's lifestyle? | ||
The genome of T. brucei has surface antigens that allow the bacteria to escape from being noticed by the immune system. T. brucei is capable of continuously changing the expression of these antigens to effectively hide from antibodies. | The genome of T. brucei has surface antigens that allow the bacteria to escape from being noticed by the immune system. <ref> ... </ref> T. brucei is capable of continuously changing the expression of these antigens to effectively hide from antibodies. | ||
==Cell structure and metabolism== | ==Cell structure and metabolism== | ||
Revision as of 22:54, 24 August 2007
A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Trypanosoma brucei
Classification
Higher order taxa
Kingdom: Eukaryota; Phylum: Euglenozoa; Order: Kinetoplastida; Family: Trypanosomatidae; Genus: Trypanosoma; SubGenus: Trypanozoon; Species: Trypanosoma brucei
Species
Genus: Trypanosoma Species: brucei Sub-species: Trypanosoma brucei brucei,Trypanosoma brucei gambiense, Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense,Trypanosoma brucei TREU927.
Trypanosoma brucei, is one of the parasitic species from the Trypanosoma genus. It exists in two forms: an insect vector host, and then once inside the bloodstream, a mammalian host. Once inside the mammalian host, it has the ability to inflict African trypanosomiasis, (sleeping sickness).
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why it is important enough to have its genome sequenced. Describe how and where it was isolated.
Include a picture or two (with sources) if you can find them.
Genome structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence? Does it have any plasmids? Are they important to the organism's lifestyle?
The genome of T. brucei has surface antigens that allow the bacteria to escape from being noticed by the immune system. [1] T. brucei is capable of continuously changing the expression of these antigens to effectively hide from antibodies.
Cell structure and metabolism
Describe any interesting features and/or cell structures; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology
Describe any interactions with other organisms (included eukaryotes), contributions to the environment, effect on environment, etc.
Pathology
How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
Application to Biotechnology
Does this organism produce any useful compounds or enzymes? What are they and how are they used?
Current Research
Enter summaries of the most recent research here--at least three required
References
Edited by student of Rachel Larsen
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