The mother of all endocytosis.
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Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 24282238.
- Also identified by DOI 10.7554/eLife.01738 and PMC identifier 3839537.
- Licence recorded as CC BY.
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Abstract
Massive endocytosis is initiated by a series of steps that involve a sudden influx of calcium ions, changes in mitochondria, and modification of surface proteins by lipids. A better understanding of this process could lead to new approaches to reducing the tissue damage that is caused by heart attacks.
Medical subject headings
- Endocytosis
- Mitochondria
- Palmitic Acid