Comparison between Forming and maturing face of Golgi apparatus

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Let me share with you a comparison between Forming and maturing face of Golgi apparatus.

AspectForming Face of Golgi ApparatusMaturing Face of Golgi Apparatus
LocationNear the cis-Golgi network (proximal end)Near the trans-Golgi network (distal end)
StructureStacks of cisternae are smaller and less compactStacks of cisternae are larger and more compact
SurfaceOuter and convexInner and concave
Role of enzymes Enzymes involved in glycosylation and initial modificationsEnzymes involved in final modifications and sorting
Vesicle FormationVesicles bud off to transport modified proteins to other organelles or the cell surfaceVesicles bud off for transport to the plasma membrane or lysosomes
FunctionInitial glycosylation and addition of some functional groupsFinal glycosylation, processing and sorting of proteins
Membrane TraffickingReceives vesicles from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)Sends vesicles to various cellular destinations
Maturity StageImmature or early stageMature or late stage