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Coated Pits, Cell-Membrane

Medical Definition: Specialized regions of the cell membrane composed of pits coated with a bristle covering made of the protein CLATHRIN. These pits are the entry route for macromolecules bound by cell surface receptors. The pits are then internalized into the cytoplasm to form the COATED VESICLES.
Guide Notes: A 11 qualif except /cytol; /genet permitted; DF: COATED PITS
Previously Indexed: Cell Membrane (1966-1982),Endocytosis (1973-1982)
Coated Pits, Cell-Membrane Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Caveolae - Endocytic/exocytic CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURES rich in glycosphingolipids, cholesterol, and lipid-anchored membrane proteins that function in ENDOCYTOSIS (potocytosis), transcytosis, and SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION. Caveolae assume various shapes from open pits to closed vesicles. Caveolar coats are composed of CAVEOLINS.

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