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Lysosomes help to clean up dead organelles and intruders like viruses. So, can't they be used to produce anti virals?
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Prashasti said:Thank you so much! It really helped. Best answer ever. But if the question is yes/no type, what would you say?
Lysosomes are specialized organelles found in the cells of most living organisms. They are responsible for breaking down and recycling unwanted or non-functioning cell components, as well as destroying viruses and bacteria that enter the cell.
Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes that can break down and digest cellular components such as damaged organelles. These enzymes are activated when the lysosome fuses with the targeted organelle, and the resulting breakdown products can then be used by the cell for energy or building new components.
Lysosomes play a crucial role in the immune system by destroying harmful viruses and bacteria that enter the cell. They do this by fusing with the invading pathogen and releasing enzymes that break down its outer membrane, rendering it harmless.
Lysosomes also act as a defense mechanism against toxic substances that may enter the cell. If a harmful substance is detected, the lysosome will fuse with it and use its enzymes to break it down into less harmful components, protecting the rest of the cell from damage.
Yes, lysosomes can malfunction, leading to a variety of diseases known as lysosomal storage disorders. These disorders occur when the enzymes in lysosomes are deficient or missing, causing an accumulation of undigested materials in the cell. Some examples of these disorders include Tay-Sachs disease and Gaucher's disease.