Noun
TGN (plural TGNs)
Initialism of trans-Golgi network.
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
Once matured, the TGN cisternae dissolves to become secretory vesicles. Source: Internet
Model 2: Cisternal progression/maturation * In this model, the fusion of COPII vesicles from the ER begins the formation of the first cis- cisterna of the Golgi stack, which progresses later to become mature TGN cisternae. Source: Internet
Sulfation of tyrosines and carbohydrates occurs within the TGN. Source: Internet
Transport to the TGN may take about 30 min. Source: Internet