Our data point to a major involvement of serine proteases and a non-thermolysin-like zinc metalloprotease in microgametocyte exflagellation. |
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In addition, a microgametocyte gamete fusion protein, EtHAP2, was discovered. |
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During gametogenesis the microgametocyte replicates its genome three times in order to produce eight motile microgametes. |
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Each microgametocyte produces approximately 100 motile microgametes, each capable of fertilising a single macrogamete. |
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The cytoplasm of the mature microgametocyte contains large quantities of tubulin, which upon activation rapidly polymerize into microtubules. |
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