Endoplasmic reticulum

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003900",
  "term": "Endoplasmic reticulum",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A network of interconnected membranous tubules and sacs (cisternae) within the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell. It is continuous with the outer nuclear membrane and exists in two forms: rough endoplasmic reticulum, studded with ribosomes for protein synthesis, and smooth endoplasmic reticulum, involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum contains enzymes, such as cytochrome P450 oxidases, that metabolize xenobiotics.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1213 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/endoplasmic-reticulum/"
}