Phagolysosome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008712",
  "term": "Phagolysosome",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An intracellular organelle formed by the fusion of a phagosome, which contains ingested material, with a lysosome, an organelle rich in hydrolytic enzymes. This acidic compartment is where engulfed pathogens and cellular debris are broken down and digested. Its formation is a key step in the immune response and cellular waste management.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "lysosome",
    "phagocytosis",
    "phagosome"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1228 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/phagolysosome/"
}