OBO ID: GO:0005769
Term Name: early endosome Search Ontology:
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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