Start Date
2022
Description
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is one of the largest organelles in the cell. It is also one of the most mysterious. Imagine a maze that never stops moving. Junctions change position, pathways close, and tubules relocate. This labyrinth spans the entire cell, touching nearly every other organelle. It serves as a central hub for protein synthesis, maturation, and secretion and plays a role in calcium homeostasis and lipid metabolism. We are interested in how the dynamic structure of the ER impacts its function.
Recommended Citation
King, Hannah; Veen, Hanna; and Westrate, Laura M., "How Does Stress Impact the Endoplasmic Reticulum?" (2022). Summer Research. 19.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/summer_research/2022/Posters/19
How Does Stress Impact the Endoplasmic Reticulum?
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is one of the largest organelles in the cell. It is also one of the most mysterious. Imagine a maze that never stops moving. Junctions change position, pathways close, and tubules relocate. This labyrinth spans the entire cell, touching nearly every other organelle. It serves as a central hub for protein synthesis, maturation, and secretion and plays a role in calcium homeostasis and lipid metabolism. We are interested in how the dynamic structure of the ER impacts its function.