Intracellular transport, artwork C013 / 4995
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Intracellular transport, artwork C013 / 4995
Intracellular transport. Computer artwork of vesicles (spheres) being transported from a Golgi body (blue, top) around the cell by microtubules (string-like). Microtubules are polymers of the protein tubulin and are a component of the cytoskeleton
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© GUNILLA ELAM/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Cell Biology Cytological Cytology Cytoplasm Cytoskeletal Cytoskeleton Filament Filaments Golgi Apparatus Golgi Body Intracellular Transport Microfilament Microfilaments Microtubule Microtubules Organelle Transporting Tubules Tubulin Vesicle Vesicles Protein
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This artwork, titled "Intracellular Transport" offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the intricate world of cellular biology. Created by the talented artist Gunilla Elam, this computer-generated print showcases the dynamic process of vesicles being transported within a cell. At first glance, we are drawn to the vibrant blue Golgi body positioned at the top of the image. This organelle acts as a distribution center, packaging and modifying proteins before they are sent off to their designated locations. From here, our attention is immediately captured by an intricate network of string-like structures known as microtubules. These microtubules play a crucial role in intracellular transport, acting as highways for vesicles to travel along within the cell's cytoplasm. Composed of tubulin protein polymers and forming part of the cytoskeleton, these filaments create an elaborate pathway that guides vesicles throughout their journey. The spherical vesicles themselves can be seen scattered throughout this bustling scene. Represented in various sizes and colors, they symbolize different cargo or molecules being transported from one location to another within the cell. Gunilla Elam's artwork beautifully illustrates how fundamental processes occur on a microscopic scale. It serves as a reminder that even within our own bodies, there exists an extraordinary world filled with complex mechanisms essential for life itself.
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