The Microtubule Organization Center

The Microtubule Organization Center (MTOC) is a cellular structure that organizes and anchors microtubules, which are tiny, tube-like fibers essential for maintaining cell shape, enabling transport within the cell, and facilitating cell division. In many cells, the main MTOC is called the centrosome, located near the nucleus, where it nucleates and organizes microtubules into a network that supports the cell's structure and functions. The MTOC acts like a command center for microtubule organization, ensuring proper cellular architecture and facilitating processes like chromosome separation during cell division.