Taxonomy of Centrosomes

The taxonomy of centrosomes involves classifying these essential cellular structures based on their components and functions. Centrosomes are organelles that organize microtubules, crucial for cell division and shape. Their taxonomy considers variations in protein composition, structure, and role across different cell types and species. Researchers categorize centrosomes to understand their diversity, evolution, and how they contribute to processes like cell division, signaling, and maintaining cellular organization. This systematic classification helps in studying how centrosomes function normally and in disease states, such as cancer, where their behavior may be altered.