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Cellular uptake via endocytosis
- Molecular classification
- Other (biological process; not a receptor, enzyme, transporter, etc.)
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Overview
Endocytosis is a fundamental cellular process that involves the internalization of external materials such as nutrients, signaling molecules, and macromolecules via the invagination of the plasma membrane to form vesicles within the cell. Multiple forms of endocytosis exist, including phagocytosis (large particles), pinocytosis (fluids and dissolved solutes), and receptor-mediated endocytosis (selective uptake of specific molecules), each involving distinct molecular machinery. This process is critical for normal cellular function, nutrient acquisition, regulation of cell signaling, and is frequently exploited by pathogens or harnessed for drug delivery.
- Other names
- EndocytosisCellular internalizationCellular uptake via endocytic pathways
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Mechanism of action
Not applicable; drugs may use endocytic pathways for cell entry (e.g., nanoparticle drugs, antibody-drug conjugates) but do not directly target "endocytosis"
03
Biological functions
Uptake of extracellular macromolecules and particlesRegulation of cell surface receptorsNutrient uptakeCell signalingImmune defense (for example, phagocytosis by immune cells)Modulation of cell polarity and motility
04
Disease associations
Cancer (altered endocytosis can contribute to tumorigenesis and metastasis)Infection (mechanism exploited by viruses/bacteria for cell entry)Neurodegenerative disease (defective endocytic trafficking contributes to pathology)Atherosclerosis (disrupted endocytosis can inhibit cholesterol uptake)Other
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Safety considerations
Non-specific uptake or off-target effects in drug delivery using endocytosis as a route (for example, nanoparticle toxicity or unwanted immune responses)Potential toxicity from perturbing endocytic machinery, leading to impaired cellular homeostasis or signaling
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