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.

Year introduced: 2022

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Tree Number(s): G04.917, G12.888

MeSH Unique ID: D000088383

Entry Terms:

• Trogocytoses

Previous Indexing:

• Phagocytosis (2010-2021)

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Cell Physiological Phenomena
Trogocytosis

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Immune System Phenomena
Trogocytosis