lysosomal matrix
Definition
Target type: cellularcomponent
A matrix composed of supramolecular assemblies of lysosomal enzymes and lipids which forms at a pH of 5.0 within the lysosome. [PMID:9395337]
The lysosomal matrix is the fluid-filled interior of the lysosome, a membrane-bound organelle present in eukaryotic cells. It is a complex environment containing a variety of enzymes, particularly hydrolases, which are responsible for the breakdown of macromolecules like proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The lysosomal matrix is acidic, with a pH typically around 4.5-5.0, which is essential for optimal enzyme activity. This acidic environment is maintained by proton pumps embedded in the lysosomal membrane.
The lysosomal matrix is also enriched in specific ions, such as chloride ions, which contribute to the osmotic balance and regulation of enzyme activity. Furthermore, the matrix contains various small molecules, including sugars, amino acids, and nucleotides, which are the products of lysosomal degradation. The lysosomal matrix, along with its diverse enzymatic content, plays a crucial role in cellular homeostasis. It acts as a recycling center, breaking down cellular debris, engulfed pathogens, and misfolded proteins, providing essential components for cellular processes. However, dysregulation of lysosomal function can lead to a variety of human diseases, including lysosomal storage disorders. These disorders result from mutations in genes encoding lysosomal enzymes, leading to the accumulation of undegraded substrates within the lysosomes.
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Proteins (1)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Heat shock cognate 71 kDa protein | A heat shock cognate 71 kDa protein that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DAN] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (9)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| adenosine diphosphate | Adenosine Diphosphate: Adenosine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate). An adenine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety at the 5'-position. | adenosine 5'-phosphate; purine ribonucleoside 5'-diphosphate | fundamental metabolite; human metabolite |
| tubercidin | tubercidin : An N-glycosylpyrrolopyrimidine that is adenosine in which the in the 5-membered ring that is not attached to the ribose moiety is replaced by a carbon. Tubercidin is produced in the culture broth of Streptomyces tubericidus. Tubercidin: An antibiotic purine ribonucleoside that readily substitutes for adenosine in the biological system, but its incorporation into DNA and RNA has an inhibitory effect on the metabolism of these nucleic acids. | antibiotic antifungal agent; N-glycosylpyrrolopyrimidine; ribonucleoside | antimetabolite; antineoplastic agent; bacterial metabolite |
| toyocamycin | toyocamycin : An N-glycosylpyrrolopyrimidine that is tubercidin in which the hydrogen at position 5 of the pyrrolopyrimidine moiety has been replaced by a cyano group. Toyocamycin: 4-Amino-5-cyano-7-(D-ribofuranosyl)-7H- pyrrolo(2,3-d)pyrimidine. Antibiotic antimetabolite isolated from Streptomyces toyocaensis cultures. It is an analog of adenosine, blocks RNA synthesis and ribosome function, and is used mainly as a tool in biochemistry. | antibiotic antifungal agent; N-glycosylpyrrolopyrimidine; nitrile; ribonucleoside | antimetabolite; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; bacterial metabolite |
| nsc 65346 | sangivamycin : A nucleoside analogue that is adenosine in which the nitrogen at position 7 is replaced by a carbamoyl-substituted carbon. It is a potent inhibitor of protein kinase C. sangivamycin: RN given refers to parent cpd | nucleoside analogue | protein kinase inhibitor |
| adenosine | quinquefolan B: isolated from roots of Panax quinquefolium L.; RN not in Chemline 10/87; RN from Toxlit | adenosines; purines D-ribonucleoside | analgesic; anti-arrhythmia drug; fundamental metabolite; human metabolite; vasodilator agent |
| 8-aminoadenosine | |||
| 5'-deoxyadenosine | 5'-deoxyadenosine : A 5'-deoxyribonucleoside compound having adenosine as the nucleobase. 5'-deoxyadenosine: main heading DEOXYADENOSINE refers to the 3' cpd | 5'-deoxyribonucleoside; adenosines | Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite |
| ver 155008 | VER 155008: structure in first source | purine nucleoside | |
| nms-e973 | NMS-E973: structure in first source |