The cytoplasm is an essential part of the cell involved in protein synthesis, energy generation, nutrient processing, transport, metabolism, and homeostasis, but its structure and function are not entirely understood. Almost five decades ago, dynamic nano-compartments of the cytoplasm were observed ...
We report separation of the viscous fluid component of the cytoplasm, the cytosol, from the elastic solid, the cytomatrix and describe distinct molecular pathways of each compartment.