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Rhoptry
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Summary
Rhoptries are
Specialized secretory organelles
found in the
Apical Complex
of
Apicomplexan parasites
, such as Plasmodium and Toxoplasma, playing a crucial role in
Host Cell Invasion
and
Parasitophorous vacuole formation
. These organelles release
Proteins that manipulate host cell functions
, facilitating
Parasite survival
and
Replication within the host
.
Concepts
Apicomplexa
Parasitophorous Vacuole
Host Cell Invasion
Protein Secretion
Toxoplasma Gondii
Plasmodium
Apical Complex
Parasitism
Cellular Microbiology
Pathogen-host Interaction
Erythrocyte Invasion
Relevant Degrees
Cell Biology and Cytology 70%
Microbiology 30%
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