Term Name: | clathrin-dependent endocytosis |
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Synonyms: | clathrin coated pit-dependent endocytosis, clathrin-mediated endocytosis, CME |
Definition: | An endocytosis process that begins when material is taken up into clathrin-coated pits, which then pinch off to form clathrin-coated endocytic vesicles. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0072583] QuickGO AmiGO |