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Immunofluorescence was used to demonstrate the presence and distribution of animalspecific membrane components within the plasma membranes ofXenopus/carrot heterokaryons. The inhibitor of cellulose synthesis, 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile, was used to impair cell wall regeneration so that the plasma membranes of cultured heterokaryons would remain accessible to antibodies.Xenopus-Specific surface components were observed in heterokaryons after 14 days of culture.
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Ward, M., Davey, M.R., Cocking, E.C. et al. Animal-specific membrane components visualised on the surface of animal/plant heterokaryons. Protoplasma 104, 75–80 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01279370
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