Question

Do cancer cells have lysosomes?

Answer 1

Lysosomes:

1. Lysosomes are found in eukaryotic animal cells.
2. Lysosomes are found in altered forms in cancerous cells.
3. Lysosomes play a major role in the initiation of LMP in cancerous cells, which is to engage various cell death mechanisms exclusive for cancer.
4. Lysosomotropic agents induce LMP via increased ROS, activation of cathepsins, and lipid peroxidation.