Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Cytoplasm

Cytoplasm is the gel-like material that fills the interior of cells. It is composed of water, salts, proteins and other molecules. Cytoplasm is essential for the functioning of cells and is involved in many cellular processes such as metabolism, growth, and the movement of molecules and organelles. It also provides …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 97× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cytoplasm is the gel-like material that fills the interior of cells. It is composed of water, salts, proteins and other molecules. Cytoplasm is essential for the functioning of cells and is involved in many cellular processes such as metabolism, growth, and the movement of molecules and organelles. It also provides structural support for the cell and helps to control the movement of materials in and out of the cell. Additionally, cytoplasm plays a role in cell signaling, allowing cells to sense and respond to their environment.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 97 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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