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Microtubule nucleation is the initial process by which microtubules are formed. Microtubules are essential components of the cytoskeleton, playing roles in cell shape, intracellular transport, and cell division. This nucleation process is a critical regulatory step in microtubule dynamics. It involves the assembly of a small ring of gamma-tubulin, a specialized form of tubulin, which serves as a template for the polymerization of alpha- and beta-tubulin heterodimers. This complex, often referred to as the gamma-tubulin ring complex (gamma-TuRC), is typically found associated with other proteins.
In eukaryotic cells, microtubule nucleation is primarily organized by the centrosome, which contains two centrioles. The