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GO: Cellular Component

late endosome

Term ID
GO:0005770
Synonyms
  • prevacuolar compartment
  • PVC
Definition
A prelysosomal endocytic organelle differentiated from early endosomes by lower lumenal pH and different protein composition. Late endosomes are more spherical than early endosomes and are mostly juxtanuclear, being concentrated near the microtubule organizing center. (2)
References
  • NIF_Subcellular:nlx_subcell_20090702
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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