autophagosome membrane docking

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Nameautophagosome membrane docking
IDGO_0016240
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Biological process

Exact synonym

autophagic vacuole docking

Description

The initial attachment of an autophagosome membrane to a target membrane, mediated by proteins protruding from the membrane of the vesicle and the target membrane. Docking requires only that the two membranes come close enough for these proteins to interact and adhere.

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