Describe the steps that ensure that a lysosomal enzyme will be targeted to a lysosome rather than a secretory vesicle. Explain the role of GGA proteins that pathway.
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Step 1: Lysosomal enzymes are synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum and then transported to the Golgi apparatus. Show more…
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