Golgi Cells

Golgi cells

The Golgi is a complex of organelles that is found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. It performs a number of important functions, including the formation and transport of proteins and other molecules, as well as the packaging of organelles and the secretion of their contents. In this article, we will review the main characteristics of the Golgi, its structure and function, and its importance for the normal functioning of the eukaryotic cell.

Description

Structure

Although the Golgi can have different shapes, it is traditionally described as a vesicle containing numerous small spherical or cup-shaped sections. The compartments are called cisternae, which sometimes contain enzymes and other proteins related to their function, such as exporting secretomes or removing damaged protein sites.

Golgi cisternae contact other organelles in the cell, such as the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus. To facilitate communication, the Golgi possesses fibrillar extensions between cisternae, called transmembrane segments, that connect the ends of the cisternae to microtubules. These segments may be located on the Golgi membrane or on the side wall of each cisterna. Transmembrane