endoplasmic reticulum

Noun

Meaning

endoplasmic reticulum (plural endoplasmic reticula)

(cytology) A network of membranes within the cytoplasm of cells, where proteins and lipids are synthesized.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

intracellular cytoskeleton nucleoplasm mitochondria

Examples

About 5–10 min after its assembly in the endoplasmic reticulum, proinsulin is transported to the trans-Golgi network (TGN) where immature granules are formed. Source: Internet

After entering the host cell, the viral genome is replicated in the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and in the so-called vesicle packets. Source: Internet

COPII targets vesicles to the Golgi apparatus and COPI marks them to be brought back to the rough endoplasmic reticulum. Source: Internet

Consequently, many of the proteins found in the cisternal space of the endoplasmic reticulum lumen are there only temporarily as they pass on their way to other locations. Source: Internet

Co-translational translocation Most proteins that are secretory, membrane-bound, or reside in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), golgi or endosomes use the co-translational translocation pathway. Source: Internet

Dendrites contain granular endoplasmic reticulum or ribosomes, in diminishing amounts as the distance from the cell body increases. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

endoplasma endoplasmatic endoplasmic endoplasmin endoplast endoplastic