Fig. 13C: Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis - Step 3

(Uptake of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles that transport cholesterol in the blood)

The clathrin coating detaches from the vesicle and is recycled back to the cytoplasmic membrane. The uncoated vesicle is called an endosome.

 

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