What are Proteosomes?
Proteosomes are protein complexes that degrade unnecessary or damaged proteins by proteolysis.
What is the Cellular Cytoskeleton?
The cellular cytoskeleton is a complex, dynamic network of interlinking protein filaments present in the cytoplasm of all cells. Important filaments of the cytoskeleton include: Actin microfilamentsIntermediate filaments Note that examples of intermediate filaments include: Lamin A, B, and CVimentinDesminNeurofilamentsGlial…
What is Receptor Mediated Endocytosis?
Receptor mediated endocytosis involves receptor proteins on the cell surface that are used to capture a specific target molecule by the inward budding of the plasma membrane.
What is Pinocytosis?
Pinocytosis is a process by which the cell takes in the fluids along with dissolved small molecules.
What is Caveolae-Mediated Endocytosis?
Caveolae-mediated endocytosis is a clathrin-independent endocytic process which involves bulb-shaped, 50-60 nm plasma membrane invaginations called caveolae.
What is Transcytosis?
Transcytosis is a type of transcellular transport in which various macromolecules are transported across the interior of a cell.
What is Exocytosis?
Exocytosis is a form of active transport and bulk transport in which a cell transports molecules out of the cell. It requires the use of energy to transport material.
What is Endocytosis?
Endocytosis is the process by which cells take in substances from outside of the cell by engulfing them in a vesicle.
What is Fluid-Phase Uptake?
Fluid-phase uptake is a process in which cells incorporate fluid from by a process designated as fluid-phase endocytosis.
What is Receptor Mediated Uptake?
Receptor mediated uptake involves a specific receptor on the cell surface binds tightly to the extracellular macromolecule (the ligand) that it recognizes. The plasma-membrane region containing the receptor-ligand complex then undergoes endocytosis, becoming a transport vesicle.