Study on the micromorphology of Mycobacterium leprae.
| Title | Study on the micromorphology of Mycobacterium leprae. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Authors | Burchard GD, Bierther M |
| Abbrev. Journal | Arch. Dermatol. Res. |
| Journal | Archives of dermatological research |
| Year of Publication | 1985 |
| Volume | 277 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 220-4 |
| Publication Language | eng |
| Keywords | Cell Nucleus, Cytoplasm, Histological Techniques, Humans, Leprosy, Macrophages, Mycobacterium leprae, Nuclear Envelope |
| Abstract | The micromorphology of Mycobacterium leprae is described. After fixation with osmium tetroxide supplemented with calcium ions, the cell wall was seen to be composed of three layers; the cytoplasmic membrane exhibited the architecture of an elementary membrane. The mesosomes were best visualized after fixation with glutaraldehyde; they were sometimes in contact with the nuclear equivalent. Only one sort of phosphate body was found. The nucleoid was best visualized after fixation with osmium tetroxide. |
| PubMed URL | |
| DOI | 10.1007/bf00404320 |
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