Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Evolutionary origin of eukaryotic cells.

M Kostianovsky1

  • 1Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA.

Ultrastructural Pathology
|May 16, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This review explores the evolutionary leap from simple prokaryotic cells to complex eukaryotic cells. It examines the evidence and theories behind eukaryogenesis, highlighting molecular data

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Tenascin-C expression in ultrastructurally defined angiogenic and vasculogenic lesions.

Ultrastructural pathology·1997
Same author

Tenascin expression in astrocytomas correlates with angiogenesis.

Cancer research·1995
Same author

Angiogenic process in bacillary angiomatosis.

Ultrastructural pathology·1994
Same author

Immunohistochemical and electron microscopic profiles of cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma and bacillary angiomatosis.

Ultrastructural pathology·1992
Same author

Development of vascular neoplasia in Castleman's disease. Report of seven cases.

The American journal of surgical pathology·1990
Same author

Tubuloreticular reorganization of cytomembranes in cells treated with human alpha interferons--a review.

Scanning microscopy·1988

Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Origins of Life

Background:

  • Prokaryotic organisms represent the earliest forms of life on Earth.
  • The transition to eukaryotic cells marked a significant increase in biological complexity.
  • Understanding eukaryogenesis is key to deciphering major evolutionary transitions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on the prokaryote-to-eukaryote transition.
  • To discuss various theories and methods used to study eukaryogenesis.
  • To analyze the impact of recent molecular findings on phylogenetic classification.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of fossil records.
  • Analysis of molecular data and living organism studies.
  • Examination of phylogenetic classification based on molecular evolution.

Main Results:

  • Overview of key differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
  • Elaboration of diverse methodologies for investigating eukaryogenesis.
  • Discussion of how molecular studies are reshaping the tree of life.

Conclusions:

  • Eukaryogenesis is a pivotal event in the history of life.
  • Multiple lines of evidence, especially molecular, are crucial for understanding this transition.
  • Ongoing research continues to refine our understanding of cellular evolution and phylogeny.

Related Experiment Videos