期刊
TRENDS IN MICROBIOLOGY
卷 20, 期 4, 页码 184-191出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2012.01.007
关键词
ecology; model organism; physiology; protist; teaching; toxins
资金
- International Society of Protistologists
- Praemium Academiae
It is timely to evaluate the role of protozoa as model organisms given their diversity, abundance and versatility as well as the economic and ethical pressures placed on animal-based experimentation. We first define the term model organism and then examine through examples why protozoa make good models. Our examples reflect major issues including evolution, ecology, population and community biology, disease, the role of organelles, ageing, space travel, toxicity and teaching. We conclude by recognising that although protozoa may in some cases not completely mimic tissue- or whole-animal-level processes, they are extremely flexible and their use should be embraced. Finally, we offer advice on obtaining emergent model protozoa.
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