De Duve named these new organelles "lysosomes" to reflect their lytic nature. That same year, Alex Novikoff from the University of Vermont visited de Duve´s laboratory. An experienced ...

Lysosomes are organelles found within nearly all eukaryotic cells and are responsible for breaking down larger molecules such as proteins, fats and carbs. Lysosomal exocytosis occurs when the ...

A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled an innovative technology to eliminate drug-resistant cancer cells using ...

Lysosomes are subcellular organelles that are mainly responsible for degradation of proteins internalized by cells by endocytosis and phagocytosis. Upon uptake, proteins and soluble components ...