Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

crinophagy

Term ID
GO:0160155
Synonyms
Definition
The autophagic process which involves the direct fusion of abnormal, excess or obsolete secretory granules with lysosomes. This pathway is often associated with maintaining homeostasis in endocrine and exocrine cells. (2)
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Ontology
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Phenotype
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