Term Name: ESCRT complex
Synonyms: endosomal sorting complex required for transport
Definition: An endosomal sorting complex involved in membrane fission processes related to sorting of multivesicular bodies (MVB) in the endocytic pathway, cytokinesis and viral budding among other processes.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0036452]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: endosome
is a type of: protein-containing complex
has subtype: ESCRT I complex ESCRT II complex ESCRT III complex ESCRT IV complex ESCRT-0 complex