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Paramecium

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Definition: A genus of ciliate protozoa that is often large enough to be seen by the naked eye. Paramecia are commonly used in genetic, cytological, and other research.  infection: coordinate IM with CILIOPHORA INFECTIONS (IM); coordinate with specific protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc) if pertinent   
Examples Paramecium aurelia; Paramecium caudatum; Paramecium tetraurelia 		Other names Parameciums
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
A51 antigen, Paramecium tetraurelia  0   *Antigens, Protozoan *Antigens, Surface Paramecium. J Eukaryot Microbiol 2000 May-Jun;47(3):242-8
surface protein G, Paramecium  0   *Membrane Glycoproteins *Protozoan Proteins Antigens, Surface Paramecium. Nucleic Acids Res 1987;15(4):1717
immaturin protein, Paramecium caudatum  0   *Protozoan Proteins Paramecium. J Cell Sci 1984;72:111
CnrC protein, Paramecium  0   *Membrane Proteins *Protozoan Proteins Paramecium Calcium Channels. Cell 1984;39(1):71

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