Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

long-chain fatty acid import into cell

Term ID
GO:0044539
Synonyms
  • long-chain fatty acid import
  • long-chain fatty acid uptake
Definition
The directed movement of a long-chain fatty acid from outside of a cell into a cell. This may occur via transport across the plasma membrane or via endocytosis. A long-chain fatty acid has an aliphatic tail containing 13 to 22 carbons. 22022213
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GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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