lysosomotropism

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noun

The propensity of any molecule to specifically and significantly associate with lysosomes.

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Meanings

nounlysosomotropism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryThe propensity of any molecule to specifically and significantly associate with lysosomes.

    Lysosomotropism refers to the propensity of any molecule to specifically and significantly associate with lysosomes; however, it is important to note that this term does not imply a mechanism for the observed compartmentalization.

    2009 November 28, Stephen DB Goldman, “Mechanisms of amine accumulation in, and egress from, lysosomes”, in Bioanalysis, volume 1, number 1, page 1445
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