Centrosomes are sites where protein dimers assemble into microtubules.
Microtubules are part of the cytoskeleton, which provides structure and shape to the cell. In the centrosome, a pair of centrioles helps organize the microtubules, serving as a fundamental player in cell division and intracellular transport. The dynamic assembly and disassembly of microtubules are crucial for various cellular processes, such as maintaining the cell’s shape, enabling motility, and facilitating the accurate segregation of chromosomes during mitosis.