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Golgi Apparatus

The Golgi Apparatus, also known as the Golgi Complex, is an organelle found within animal cells. It is involved in the sorting and packaging of proteins and other molecules after they are synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum. As such, it plays a key role in the regulation and distribution of cell products and is…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 5 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 36× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

The Golgi Apparatus, also known as the Golgi Complex, is an organelle found within animal cells. It is involved in the sorting and packaging of proteins and other molecules after they are synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum. As such, it plays a key role in the regulation and distribution of cell products and is essential for cell function and survival. The Golgi Apparatus is also vital for maintaining the correct balance of molecules within a cell, allowing it to adapt and respond to its environment. In addition, it helps to direct molecules to their intended destination within the cell, ensuring the correct processing and functioning of cellular processes. It is also found to be involved in the production of hormones, fatty acids and some compounds used in signal transduction. In summary, the Golgi Apparatus is a key regulator of the cell and is crucial for activities such as protein synthesis, cell function and survival.

Research published in this journal

5 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 5 articles above have been cited 36 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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