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  1. Fields of Study
  2. intracellular space
  3. cytoplasm
  4. organelles
  5. cytoplasmic vesicles
  6. endosomes
  1. Fields of Study
  2. protoplasm
  3. cytoplasm
  4. organelles
  5. cytoplasmic vesicles
  6. endosomes

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endosomes

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Definition

  • Information Cytoplasmic vesicles formed when coated vesicles shed their clathrin coat. Endosomes internalize macromolecules bound by receptors on the cell surface.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/27379

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