Term Name: | microautophagy |
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Synonyms: | lysosomal microautophagy |
Definition: | A type of autophagy where cytosolic components are ingested by late endosomes, lysosomes or yeast-type lytic vacuoles by direct invagination of the compartment membrane without prior sequestration into an autophagosome. The engulfing membranes fuse, resulting in the lysosomal delivery of the cargo wrapped in a single membrane derived from the invaginated lysosomal membrane. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0016237] QuickGO AmiGO |