Vesicles Collection (#2)

Intracellular transport, artwork C013 / 4997
Intracellular transport. Computer artwork of vesicles (spheres) being transported from a Golgi body (blue, left) around the cell by microtubules (string-like)

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)

Pancreas cells, SEM
Pancreas cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of acinar (exocrine) pancreatic cells. Acinar cells produce and excrete digestive enzymes to the small intestine, via the pancreatic ducts

Alveolar cell, TEM
Alveolar cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a type II alveolar cell. This cell is found in the alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs

Neuromuscular synapse, light micrograph
Neuromuscular junction. Fluorescent confocal light micrograph of the junction between a nerve cell and a muscle (not seen). The axon of the nerve cell (neuron) has been tagged with a blue dye

Coloured TEM of a nerve synapse

Astrocyte / neuron synapse in the brain
Astrocyte/neuron synapse in the brain. Artwork of a nerve cell (neuron, yellow) synapse in the brain with an associated regulatory astrocyte cell (red)

Shingles. Artwork of varicella-zoster virus particles (virions, blue) during shingles. Each viron comprises an icosahedral (20-sided) capsid containing viral DNA

Skin lesions. Artwork from Robert Willans 1808 medical textbook, On Cutaneous Diseases, showing 16 different kinds of disorders affecting the skin

Simulated space ice. Light micrograph of vesicles (round structures) in ice formed under conditions simulating those in space

Liposomes, SEM

Liposomes, TEM

Pancreas cell, SEM
Pancreas cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an acinar (exocrine) pancreatic cell. Acinar cells produce and excrete digestive enzymes to the small intestine

Basophil white blood cells, artwork
Basophil white blood cells. Computer artwork of basophil white blood cells, showing their lobed nuclei (red). Basophils are the smallest and least common of the white blood cells

Cytokinesis, artwork
Cytokinesis. Artwork showing the stage of cell division that involves the splitting of the cell cytoplasm between two daughter cells

Cytokinesis, diagram
Cytokinesis. Diagram showing the stage of cell division that involves the splitting of the cell cytoplasm between two daughter cells

Familial hypercholesterolaemia, diagram
Familial hypercholesterolaemia. Diagram showing the biochemical processes that take place in a case of the genetic disorder familial hypercholesterolaemia

Meningitis B vesicles, TEM
Meningitis B vesicles. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of outer membrane vesicles (OMV) from Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B bacteria

Cell structure, fluorescent micrograph
Cell structure. Fluorescent light micrograph of cultured cells from a cell line derived from African green monkey kidney cells. Microtubules, part of the cells cytoskeleton, are red

Animal cell processes, artwork
Animal cell processes. Cutaway artwork showing the structures inside an animal cell and four different processes that take place inside it or on its membrane (all marked by magnifying glasses)

Animal cell structure, artwork
Animal cell structure. Artwork showing the internal structure of an animal cell. Inside the cell, the cellular structures (organelles) include the Golgi apparatus (green)

Golgi apparatus, artwork. This structure is an organelle found within eukaryotic cells. It receives proteins and lipids that are synthesised elsewhere on the endoplasmic reticulum

Protein, microtubules and cell, artwork
3D computer artwork of a protein attached to microtubules, transporting vesicles and other important parts of the cell. Microtubules are polymers of the protein tubulin

Axon anatomy, diagram
Axon anatomy. Diagram of the anatomical structure of an axon, the main extension (dendrite) of a nerve cell. Cellular components include endoplasmic reticulum (green), neurotubules (white)

Synthetic red blood cells, artwork
Synthetic red blood cells. Computer artwork showing the stages in the production of haemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs), or synthetic red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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Vesicles: Tiny Transporters in the Intricate World of Cells In the fascinating realm of cellular biology, vesicles play a crucial role as miniature transporters, shuttling vital substances within cells and ensuring their proper functioning. These tiny sacs are involved in various processes, from synapse nerve junctions to protein synthesis. Under the powerful lens of a transmission electron microscope (TEM), we can observe vesicles at work. At synapse nerve junctions, these dynamic structures facilitate communication between neurons by transmitting chemical signals. The TEM reveals their intricate network, highlighting their significance in maintaining healthy neural connections. Another intriguing sight captured by TEM is the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER). This labyrinthine structure studded with ribosomes produces proteins destined for export or insertion into cell membranes. Vesicles bud off from this ER network, carrying newly synthesized proteins to different parts of the cell. Cell types come alive through captivating artwork depicting fibroblast cells and protein interactions with microtubules. These illustrations showcase how vesicles collaborate with other cellular components to ensure proper functioning and organization within cells. The Golgi apparatus takes center stage under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Its distinctive appearance resembles a stack of flattened pancakes and serves as an important processing center for proteins before they are packaged into vesicles for transportation throughout the cell. Nasal lining viewed through SEM provides insight into its complex structure and highlights how vesicles contribute to maintaining respiratory health. Additionally, shingles nerve damage reminds us that disruptions in vesicle transport can lead to severe consequences such as pain and discomfort. A detailed model of an animal cell offers a comprehensive view of various organelles including nuclei, golgi bodies, lysosomes, centrioles, mitochondria - all interconnected by a vast network of endoplasmic reticulum. Vesicles stand out among these essential components as key players responsible for transporting molecules across different compartments within the cell.