amphisome-lysosome fusion

Term ID

GO:0061911

Synonyms

Definition

The process in which amphisomes fuse with a vacuole (yeast) or lysosome (e.g. mammals and insects). In the case of yeast, inner membrane-bounded structures (autophagic bodies) appear in the vacuole. Fusion provides an acidic environment and digestive function to the interior of the amphisome. 24219988

References

Ontology

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