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. 1980 Feb;141(2):868–875. doi: 10.1128/jb.141.2.868-875.1980

Modifications of the envelope of Chlamydia psittaci during its developmental cycle: freeze-fracture study of complementary replicas.

C Louis, G Nicolas, F Eb, J F Lefebvre, J Orfila
PMCID: PMC293698  PMID: 7364718

Abstract

Examination of complementary replicas obtained by freeze-fracture of Chlamydia psittaci revealed, at the level of the plasma membrane, a progressive differentiation of "crate-like formations," which likely correspond to transmembranal pores. Recognition of "early" and "late" stages observed in the intermediate bodies permitted detailed study of the developmental cycle of this chlamydia.

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