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pinocytosis: see endocytosis endocytosis (ĕn'dōsītō`səs), in biology, process by which substances are taken into the cell . ..... Click the link for more information. . pinocytosis [¦pin·ō·sī′tō·səs] (cell and molecular biology) Deprecated term formerly used to describe the process of uptake or internalization of particles, macromolecules, and fluid droplets by living cells; the process is now termed endocytosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Phagocytosis and pinocytosis are distinguished by the size of endocytic vesicles formed. human serum albumin, ferritin, and endotoxins) can be transported via pinocytosis. Botulinum toxins are taken up by nerve cells through pinocytosis and mediate their action by binding to neuromuscular junctions and preventing acetylcholine release leading to muscular paralysis (16). |
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