Definition of endocytosis in English:
endocytosis
nounˌɛndəʊsʌɪˈtəʊsɪsˌendōsīˈtōsəs
mass nounBiology The taking in of matter by a living cell by invagination of its membrane to form a vacuole.
Example sentencesExamples
- It has also been employed to analyze these reactions and to study toxin endocytosis in live cells.
- We checked all of the mutants for phenotypes that might indicate defects in endocytosis by other cell types.
- In secretory cells membrane trafficking, specifically endocytosis, is inhibited at low pH.
- During endocytosis, the cell membrane on which the toxin sits gradually encircles the protein complex in an acidic sac or endosome.
- They undergo rapid endocytosis at higher substrate concentration.
Derivatives
adjectiveˌɛndəʊsʌɪˈtɒtɪk
Biology In many cells, endocytotic membrane retrieval is accelerated by this chemical.
Example sentencesExamples
- Also, formation of endocytotic vesicles at the plasma membrane involves proteins that can severely bend membranes.
- Here we summarize what is known of endocytotic cycling in animals and compare those mechanisms with what is known in plants.