Some of the main functions of Lysosomes are as follows: 1. Intracellular digestion: The word lysosome is derived from (lyso lytic or digestive; and soma body) thus helping in digestion. Pinocytic vacuoles formed as a result of absorption of fluid substance into cell or phagocytic vacuoles formed by absorption of solid particles into cell, carry protein material to lysosomal region. [...]
Four Kinds of Lysosomes are as follows: Lysosomes are polymorphic structures and according to present concept as described by De Robertis et al., (1971); this polymorphism is the result of the association of primary lysosomes with the different materials that are phagocytized (literally ‘eaten’) by the cell. Four Kids of Lysosomes: 1. Primary lysosome (storage granules): It is a small [...]
Useful notes on the Origin of Lysosomes! They have multiple origins depending upon the tissue in which they are located or on their function in a specific cell. 1. Extracellular origin: Lysosomes may be the vacuoles absorbed into cell by the process, pinocytosis. Pinocytic vacuole may later become cytoplasmic particle and thereon enzymatic activity becomes developed. Image Courtesy : [...]
