Genes | Cell types | No. of supported studies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | 5 studies | ||
| Group 2 | 6 studies | ||
| Group 3 | 5 studies | ||
| Group 4 | 9 studies | ||
| Group 5 | 8 studies |
| Name | phagocytosis, engulfment |
| ID | GO_0006911 |
| collection_id | Biological process |
| Related synonym | phagosome biosynthesis, phagosome formation |
| Description | The internalization of bacteria, immune complexes and other particulate matter or of an apoptotic cell by phagocytosis, including the membrane and cytoskeletal processes required, which involves one of three mechanisms: zippering of pseudopods around a target via repeated receptor-ligand interactions, sinking of the target directly into plasma membrane of the phagocytosing cell, or induced uptake via an enhanced membrane ruffling of the phagocytosing cell similar to macropinocytosis. |
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