This is related to the exchange of substances in the protoplasm I think.
2006-11-23 20:22:20 · 0 answers · asked by MiG 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It is synonymous to pinocytosis, that is the uptake of small molecules via endocytosis.
The mechanism for it and a comparison with the other two types of endocytocis (phagocytosis and receptor mediated endocytosis) you can read at
http://www.answers.com/topic/endocytosis
2006-11-23 22:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by bellerophon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potocytosis
2016-11-08 06:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The link under is a resume of a scientific paper comprehensive to lectors with a scientific mean education
Potocytosis represents a mechanism by which small and large molecules as well as macromolecular complexes are sequestered and transported by caveolae. Caveolae are flask-shaped plasma membrane specializations characterized by a filamentous coat consisting of caveolins that decorate the inside surface of each caveola membrane.
2006-11-23 20:33:55 · answer #3 · answered by maussy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋