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endocytosis /en·do·cy·to·sis/ (-si-to´sis) the uptake by a cell of material from the environment by invagination of its plasma membrane; it includes both phagocytosis and pinocytosis.
endocytosis [en′dōsītō′sis] Etymology: Gk, endon, within, + kytos, cell uptake by a cell of material from the environment by invagination of its plasma membrane, which may be either phagocytosis or pinocytosis. Compare exocytosis. endocytosis the uptake by a cell of material from the environment by invagination of the plasma membrane; it includes both phagocytosis and pinocytosis. receptor mediated endocytosis uptake of materials bound to specific cell-surface receptors by invagination of the plasma membrane to form a small membrane-bounded vesicle; a mechanism for entry of viruses into cells. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Effect of pH, metabolic inhibitors, and ionophores and evidence for toxin penetration from endocytotic vesicles. Although little information currently exists regarding routes of QD exposure, all routes described are of potential concern given QDs have been shown to be incorporated into a variety of cell types via endocytotic mechanisms. |
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