Lysosomes are involved in the digestion of macromolecules during endocytosis, phagocytosis, and autophagy. … Through the exocytosis of secretory lysosomes, they can secrete not only lysosomal enzymes but also antimicrobial proteins and several cytokines.

Do lysosomes release enzymes?

Lysosomes are subcellular organelles which perform many important cellular functions. … Lysosomal functions are dependent on lysosomes fusing with target vacuoles and release of digestive enzymes. Lysosomes are also responsible for digesting protein from the cell surface presented via endocytosis.

What does lysosome release?

Each lysosome is surrounded by a membrane that maintains an acidic environment within the interior via a proton pump. Lysosomes contain a wide variety of hydrolytic enzymes (acid hydrolases) that break down macromolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, and polysaccharides.