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 Concept Videos

Fungal Phylum Microsporidia01:28

Fungal Phylum Microsporidia

127
Microsporidia are a group of obligate intracellular fungi that were initially classified as protists but were later reclassified based on phylogenetic, molecular, and structural evidence linking them to the Chytridiomycota. These unicellular, non-motile organisms are highly specialized parasites that infect a wide range of animal hosts, including humans. They have evolved extensive genomic and metabolic reductions, making them highly dependent on their hosts for survival.Morphology and Genomic...
127
Diversity of Protists I01:15

Diversity of Protists I

140
Excavata is a diverse group of protists that includes both chemoorganotrophic and phototrophic species, with some thriving in anaerobic environments. Among the key groups within Excavata are diplomonads and parabasalids, which are flagellated protists that lack mitochondria and chloroplasts. These microorganisms typically inhabit anoxic environments, such as the intestines of animals, where they exist either symbiotically or as parasites, relying on fermentation for energy production. Some...
140
Diversity of Protists II01:27

Diversity of Protists II

149
Alveolates are a group of organisms recognized by the presence of alveoli, which are cytoplasmic sacs located beneath the cell membrane. While their function remains uncertain, alveoli may help regulate water balance by controlling how much water enters and leaves the cell. In dinoflagellates, these structures may serve as armor plates. There are three major types of alveolates: ciliates, which move using cilia; dinoflagellates, which use flagella for movement; and apicomplexans, which are...
149
Diversity of Protists IV01:27

Diversity of Protists IV

133
Amoebozoa represent a diverse group of terrestrial and aquatic protists that utilize lobe-shaped pseudopodia for locomotion and feeding. This characteristic differentiates them from the Rhizaria, which possess threadlike pseudopodia. The primary classifications within Amoebozoa include gymnamoebas, entamoebas, and the plasmodial and cellular slime molds. Phylogenetic evidence indicates that Amoebozoa diverged from a lineage that ultimately gave rise to fungi and animals.Gymnamoebas and...
133
Cystic Fibrosis: Pathogenesis01:23

Cystic Fibrosis: Pathogenesis

369
Cystic fibrosis (CF), an autosomal recessive disorder, significantly affects the function of exocrine glands. This genetically inherited disease is characterized by the production of thick and sticky mucus, which can severely affect various organs and systems in the body.
CF is primarily caused by a genetic mutation in a chromosome 7 gene coding for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. The most common gene mutation leading to CF is the ΔF508 mutation,...
369

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Tick-borne bacterial and protozoal pathogens in horses in Austria - A cross-sectional study on current and past infections and potential risk factors.

Ticks and tick-borne diseases·2026
Same author

Herd-level occurrence and spread of Theileria equi and its associated ticks on an Austrian horse farm.

Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports·2026
Same author

World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) concept paper on the efficacy evaluation of parasite vaccines.

Veterinary parasitology·2026
Same author

Maternal vaccination with gamete-related antigens of Cystoisospora suis reduces clinical effects and oocyst excretion in an experimental model of suckling piglet coccidiosis.

International journal for parasitology·2026
Same author

Fasciola hepatica in alpine dairy farming: prevalence trends, risk factors and associations with Salmonella Dublin seropositivity.

BMC veterinary research·2026
Same author

<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> assembles extracellular vesicles with conserved lipid profiles across host cell types.

Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 17, 2025

Studying Cryptosporidium Infection in 3D Tissue-derived Human Organoid Culture Systems by Microinjection
05:31

Studying Cryptosporidium Infection in 3D Tissue-derived Human Organoid Culture Systems by Microinjection

Published on: September 14, 2019

9.8K

Cystoisospora suis - the non-model model coccidium.

Anja Joachim1, Anna Feix2, Bärbel Ruttkowski1

  • 1Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Wien, Austria.

Advances in Parasitology
|June 30, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Cystoisospora suis causes coccidiosis in piglets. A new in vitro system allows detailed study of its life cycle and testing of anticoccidial drugs, aiding resistance detection.

Keywords:
BiologyCoccidiaCystoisosporaExtracellular vesiclesIn vitro cultivationIsospora suisProteomicsSarcocystidaeStage conversionTranscriptomics

More Related Videos

A Modified EPA Method 1623 that Uses Tangential Flow Hollow-fiber Ultrafiltration and Heat Dissociation Steps to Detect Waterborne Cryptosporidium and Giardia spp.
12:11

A Modified EPA Method 1623 that Uses Tangential Flow Hollow-fiber Ultrafiltration and Heat Dissociation Steps to Detect Waterborne Cryptosporidium and Giardia spp.

Published on: July 9, 2012

20.6K
Studying Inherited Immunity in a Caenorhabditis elegans Model of Microsporidia Infection
09:24

Studying Inherited Immunity in a Caenorhabditis elegans Model of Microsporidia Infection

Published on: April 6, 2022

2.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 17, 2025

Studying Cryptosporidium Infection in 3D Tissue-derived Human Organoid Culture Systems by Microinjection
05:31

Studying Cryptosporidium Infection in 3D Tissue-derived Human Organoid Culture Systems by Microinjection

Published on: September 14, 2019

9.8K
A Modified EPA Method 1623 that Uses Tangential Flow Hollow-fiber Ultrafiltration and Heat Dissociation Steps to Detect Waterborne Cryptosporidium and Giardia spp.
12:11

A Modified EPA Method 1623 that Uses Tangential Flow Hollow-fiber Ultrafiltration and Heat Dissociation Steps to Detect Waterborne Cryptosporidium and Giardia spp.

Published on: July 9, 2012

20.6K
Studying Inherited Immunity in a Caenorhabditis elegans Model of Microsporidia Infection
09:24

Studying Inherited Immunity in a Caenorhabditis elegans Model of Microsporidia Infection

Published on: April 6, 2022

2.4K

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Drug Discovery

Background:

  • Cystoisospora suis is a significant swine pathogen causing coccidiosis.
  • Its biology shares traits with both cyst-forming and non-cyst-forming Coccidia.
  • A novel in vitro cultivation system has been developed for C. suis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the life cycle of C. suis using an in vitro system.
  • To generate transcriptomic, proteomic, and secretomic data for C. suis.
  • To establish a platform for anticoccidial drug screening and resistance detection.

Main Methods:

  • In vitro cultivation of C. suis sporozoites in cell cultures.
  • Host-cell free propagation of developmental stages.
  • Transcriptomic, proteomic, and secretomic analyses.
  • In vitro drug efficacy testing and compound screening.

Main Results:

  • Successful propagation of C. suis developmental stages in vitro.
  • Availability of comprehensive molecular data (transcriptomic, proteomic, secretomic).
  • Demonstration of the system's utility for drug screening and resistance detection.

Conclusions:

  • The in vitro system provides a valuable tool for studying C. suis.
  • C. suis serves as a 'non-model model' bridging gaps in Coccidia research.
  • This model supports fundamental research and applied drug development for swine coccidiosis.