Term Name: | long-chain fatty acid import into cell |
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Synonyms: | long-chain fatty acid import, long-chain fatty acid uptake |
Definition: | The directed movement of a long-chain fatty acid from outside of a cell into a cell. This may occur via transport across the plasma membrane or via endocytosis. A long-chain fatty acid has an aliphatic tail containing 13 to 22 carbons. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0044539] QuickGO AmiGO |