TGN

Noun

Meaning

TGN (plural TGNs)

Initialism of trans-Golgi network.

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

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

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