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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000071182
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000071182
Preferred Name

Autophagosomes

Definitions
Large spherical double-layered structures which function in AUTOPHAGY to engulf intracellular components such as ORGANELLES or pathogens. Their outer membrane then fuses with the LYSOSOME (forming the AUTOLYSOSOME) and the inner membrane and contents are digested by lysosomal HYDROLASES. Double-membrane, cup-shaped structures destined to become autophagosomes.
Synonyms
Phagophore
Phagophores
Autophagosome
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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