Apicomplexan parasites share complex cell pellicular structures that isolates the cytosol from most of the plasma membrane. Koreny et al show that, as an early adaptation to this barrier, dedicated stable endocytic structures occur at select sites in these cells. In Toxoplasma, plasma membrane homeostasis is particularly dependent on endocytosis.
- Ludek Koreny
- Brandon N. Mercado-Saavedra
- Ross F. Waller
