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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cytoplasm
  3. organelles
  4. cytoplasmic vesicles
  5. phagosomes
  6. autophagosomes
  1. Fields of Study
  2. cytoplasm
  3. organelles
  4. cytoplasmic vesicles
  5. phagosomes
  6. autophagosomes

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autophagosomes

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Definition

  • Information Large spherical double-layered structures which function in autophagy to engulf intracellular components such as organelles or pathogens. Their outer membrane then fuses with the lysosome and the inner membrane and contents are digested by lysosomal hydrolases.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/336342

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