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GO: Biological Process

microautophagy

Term ID
GO:0016237
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. (4)
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Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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