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Although most apicomplexans parasitize within the host cell cytosols, Cryptosporidium resides on top of host cells, but it is embraced by a double-layer parasitophorous vacuole membrane derived from host cell. There is an electron-dense band to separate the parasite from host cell cytoplasm, making it as an intracellular but extracytoplasmic parasite. However, little is known on the molecular machinery at the host cell-parasite interface.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Cryptosporidium parvum at various developmental stages were obtained by infecting HCT-8 cells cultured in vitro. Immunofluorescence assay was used to detect CpEF1\u03b1 with a polyclonal antibody and host cell F-actin with rhodamine-phalloidin. Recombinant CpEF1\u03b1 protein was used to evaluate its effect on the invasion by the parasite.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>We discovered that a C parvum translation elongation factor 1\u03b1 (CpEF1\u03b1) was discharged from the invading sporozoites into host cells, forming a crescent-shaped patch that fully resembles the electron-dense band. At the same time, host cell F-actin aggregated to form a globular-shaped plug beneath the CpEF1\u03b1 patch. The CpEF1\u03b1 patch remained for most of the time but became weakened and dissolved upon the completion of the invasion process. 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