Autophagosome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000997",
  "term": "Autophagosome",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A double-membraned vesicle that forms within a cell to engulf and transport cytoplasmic components, such as damaged organelles or misfolded proteins, for degradation. This structure then merges with a lysosome, forming an autolysosome, where the enclosed material is broken down. It is a central component of the cellular process of autophagy.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1173 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autophagosome/"
}