Electron microscopy of trypanosomes: a historical view

Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

Wanderley De Souza¹ 

[1] ,Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho Laboratório de Ultraestrutura Celular Hertha MeyerRio de Janeiro RJ ,Brasil

关键词: electron microscopy;    ultrastructure;    trypanosomes;    Trypanosoma cruzi;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0074-02762008000400001

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Since the discovery of the electron microscope and the development of the initial techniques for the processing of biological samples for electron microscopy, the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi has been the subject of intense investigation. This review analyzes the results obtained by observation of whole trypanosomes as well as thin sections and replicas using several microscopic approaches. Micrographs detailing the appearance of T. cruzi using several methods illustrate the evolution of electron microscopic techniques as well as its contribution to understanding the structural organization of the protozoan.

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