Trogocytosis D000088383

Phenomena and Processes [G] » Cell Physiological Phenomena [G04] » Trogocytosis

Phenomena and Processes [G] » Immune System Phenomena [G12] » Trogocytosis

Description

Process in which parts of target cell membrane is actively chopped up or gnawed and transferred to monocytes. Although similar to PHAGOCYTOSIS it does not involve engulfing.   MeSH

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