Phenomena and Processes

Trogocytosis

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.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Trogocytoses

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2022

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Previous Indexing

  • Phagocytosis (2010-2021)

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  1. G04.917w
  2. G12.888w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Trogocytosis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000088383. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000088383
  2. Trogocytosis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trogocytosis
  3. Trogocytosis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3539868