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GO: Cellular Component

early endosome

Term ID
GO:0005769
Synonyms
Definition
A membrane-bounded organelle that receives incoming material from primary endocytic vesicles that have been generated by clathrin-dependent and clathrin-independent endocytosis; vesicles fuse with the early endosome to deliver cargo for sorting into recycling or degradation pathways. 19696797
References
  • NIF_Subcellular:nlx_subcell_20090701
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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